| 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 | $44.88 | 10.261% | $49.4851 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.56 | 13.576% | $64.2386 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.57 | 8.439% | $57.0064 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.88 | 12.515% | $118.0057 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.76 | 10.237% | $125.4056 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.50 | 8.199% | $197.4632 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.47 | 11.260% | $168.5255 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.62 | $780.1301 | $780.15 | $780.15 | $780.10 | |