| 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 | $46.55 | 7.403% | $49.9961 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.54 | 5.167% | $59.4614 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.87 | 3.294% | $88.6986 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.80 | 8.464% | $176.5794 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.58 | 11.585% | $274.0304 | $274.03 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.81 | 7.586% | $237.5606 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.40 | 11.198% | $103.8589 | $103.86 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.55 | $990.1854 | $990.19 | $990.20 | $990.30 | |