| 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 | $47.40 | 6.560% | $50.5094 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.92 | 3.850% | $231.5024 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.95 | 6.510% | $39.3554 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.60 | 13.138% | $250.7138 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.90 | 12.448% | $263.0159 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.60 | 6.218% | $171.6483 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.90 | 10.492% | $194.3554 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.27 | $1,201.1006 | $1,201.11 | $1,201.05 | $1,201.10 | |