| 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 | $47.68 | 4.637% | $49.8909 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.43 | 8.589% | $16.7553 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.64 | 5.415% | $49.1656 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.49 | 9.236% | $173.1281 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.39 | 5.280% | $148.8554 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.30 | 9.534% | $29.9028 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.30 | 10.531% | $83.2298 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.23 | $550.9279 | $550.94 | $550.95 | $551.00 | |