| 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 | $50.73 | 11.350% | $56.4879 | $56.49 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.48 | 6.252% | $47.2609 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.79 | 5.374% | $222.1179 | $222.12 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.83 | 6.731% | $146.04 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.90 | 8.786% | $159.8066 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.79 | 8.203% | $179.3898 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.41 | 4.636% | $187.7274 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.93 | $998.8305 | $998.84 | $998.85 | $998.80 | |