| 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 | $48.69 | 3.688% | $50.4857 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.73 | 11.749% | $234.3712 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.84 | 5.137% | $32.4243 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.73 | 7.124% | $187.1778 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.64 | 10.310% | $87.8509 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.52 | 10.455% | $242.4708 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.81 | 4.195% | $163.3882 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.96 | $998.1689 | $998.17 | $998.15 | $998.30 | |