| 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 | $50.75 | 3.407% | $52.4791 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 8.789% | $8.5073 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.77 | 7.742% | $268.0298 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.51 | 8.636% | $110.2764 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.60 | 7.277% | $248.4535 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.35 | 6.868% | $84.7998 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.57 | 4.136% | $217.1965 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.37 | $989.7424 | $989.75 | $989.80 | $989.80 | |