| 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 | $47.80 | 3.564% | $49.5036 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.47 | 7.639% | $168.4227 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.33 | 9.679% | $76.0405 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.74 | 9.375% | $17.2156 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.34 | 3.400% | $253.6816 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.47 | 10.317% | $179.232 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.34 | 4.531% | $55.7568 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.49 | $799.8528 | $799.85 | $799.85 | $799.80 | |