| 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 | $48.27 | 5.546% | $50.9471 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.75 | 12.541% | $200.0416 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.25 | 5.732% | $84.8499 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.82 | 11.835% | $199.9833 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.87 | 10.265% | $120.0455 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.88 | 5.805% | $144.8259 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.53 | 8.373% | $245.4974 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.37 | $1,046.1907 | $1,046.20 | $1,046.25 | $1,046.00 | |