| 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 | $46.84 | 7.749% | $50.4696 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.85 | 4.857% | $18.717 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.99 | 10.517% | $118.2421 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.79 | 11.363% | $274.8327 | $274.83 | $274.85 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.99 | 12.786% | $166.912 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.93 | 4.312% | $175.1711 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.46 | 11.777% | $245.3058 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.85 | $1,049.6503 | $1,049.65 | $1,049.60 | $1,049.60 | |