| 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 | $47.77 | 4.648% | $49.9903 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.81 | 6.403% | $11.5022 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.98 | 9.746% | $39.4866 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.52 | 6.410% | $167.617 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.38 | 6.521% | $135.6864 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.39 | 9.713% | $225.3395 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.80 | 11.105% | $61.9966 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.65 | $691.6186 | $691.63 | $691.65 | $691.60 | |