| 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 | $50.38 | 8.186% | $54.5041 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.55 | 5.797% | $51.3644 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.46 | 7.719% | $153.4565 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.98 | 9.594% | $92.037 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.82 | 10.152% | $14.1215 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.66 | 3.597% | $201.6619 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.38 | 5.555% | $47.9009 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.23 | $615.0463 | $615.04 | $615.00 | $615.10 | |