| 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 | $48.86 | 4.374% | $50.9971 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.73 | 7.701% | $51.4057 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.63 | 10.711% | $234.2977 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.40 | 10.749% | $161.029 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.45 | 9.226% | $144.6698 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.98 | 6.114% | $170.8223 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.71 | 12.299% | $36.733 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.76 | $849.9546 | $849.96 | $849.95 | $849.90 | |