| 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 | $47.62 | 5.340% | $50.1629 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.90 | 12.415% | $14.5015 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.95 | 12.829% | $31.5357 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.26 | 7.427% | $210.8362 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.48 | 6.413% | $163.3227 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.46 | 5.695% | $107.2381 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.71 | 7.777% | $165.664 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.38 | $743.2611 | $743.26 | $743.25 | $743.20 | |