| 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 | $50.68 | 5.521% | $53.478 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.97 | 4.385% | $147.1515 | $147.15 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.69 | 12.540% | $252.8661 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.99 | 6.478% | $90.4957 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.43 | 3.616% | $17.0241 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.80 | 7.622% | $269.916 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.68 | 4.729% | $217.5012 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.24 | $1,048.4326 | $1,048.44 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.50 | |