| 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 | $47.65 | 3.868% | $49.4931 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.55 | 4.109% | $187.9688 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.89 | 4.622% | $71.0279 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.29 | 9.803% | $215.5323 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.56 | 7.721% | $13.5298 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.60 | 5.584% | $128.3901 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.58 | 5.628% | $86.1713 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.12 | $752.1133 | $752.11 | $752.15 | $752.10 | |