| 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 | $123.26 | 5.767% | $130.3684 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.63 | 5.165% | $50.0901 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.46 | 12.749% | $207.9768 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.52 | 9.733% | $245.2752 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.80 | 4.619% | $50.0079 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.78 | 10.495% | $102.5173 | $102.52 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.72 | 6.530% | $176.5415 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.17 | $962.7772 | $962.79 | $962.80 | $962.80 | |