| 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 | $47.43 | 5.418% | $49.9998 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.93 | 12.173% | $84.0512 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.47 | 11.812% | $100.0382 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.75 | 3.501% | $81.507 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.31 | 8.639% | $102.4574 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.86 | 10.280% | $115.6396 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.86 | 10.544% | $121.4436 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.61 | $655.1368 | $655.14 | $655.15 | $655.10 | |