| 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 | $48.88 | 3.336% | $50.5106 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.44 | 12.152% | $30.7745 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.73 | 4.234% | $188.3821 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.92 | 12.293% | $20.1229 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.82 | 9.124% | $132.9349 | $132.93 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.35 | 5.863% | $242.7968 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.98 | 11.189% | $184.5515 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.12 | $850.0733 | $850.06 | $850.05 | $850.10 | |