| 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 | $47.73 | 4.653% | $49.9509 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.67 | 10.642% | $161.1722 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.41 | 5.212% | $180.3439 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.96 | 7.813% | $122.8637 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.55 | 10.575% | $41.5209 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.88 | 11.261% | $270.2307 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.99 | 11.453% | $83.5786 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.19 | $909.6609 | $909.65 | $909.65 | $909.70 | |