| 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 | $47.34 | 5.560% | $49.9721 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.77 | 12.590% | $184.3886 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.61 | 12.278% | $254.4332 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.63 | 7.716% | $208.5705 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.55 | 7.759% | $127.7483 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.51 | 6.370% | $160.0975 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.51 | 10.550% | $44.7838 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.92 | $1,029.9940 | $1,029.99 | $1,030.00 | $1,030.00 | |