| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $44.73 | 10.632% | $49.4857 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.66 | 4.300% | $177.9984 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.68 | 12.270% | $180.3954 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.81 | 11.835% | $62.4151 | $62.42 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.68 | 13.807% | $178.3128 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.91 | 10.793% | $51.973 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.63 | 5.330% | $87.0342 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.10 | $787.6146 | $787.62 | $787.60 | $787.60 | |