| 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 | $47.49 | 5.250% | $49.9832 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.43 | 10.725% | $175.4216 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.57 | 8.861% | $229.2286 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.74 | 5.734% | $198.505 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.43 | 12.811% | $148.2675 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.56 | 7.768% | $22.1571 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.84 | 3.697% | $73.459 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.06 | $897.0220 | $897.03 | $897.00 | $897.10 | |