| 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 | $48.53 | 3.273% | $50.1184 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.32 | 7.658% | $36.9482 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.60 | 10.213% | $266.2746 | $266.27 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.77 | 7.281% | $231.4802 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.75 | 11.197% | $163.1816 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.63 | 8.490% | $200.3051 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.57 | 6.260% | $174.8721 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.17 | $1,123.1802 | $1,123.18 | $1,123.15 | $1,123.20 | |