| 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 | $50.26 | 3.240% | $51.8884 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.46 | 9.324% | $40.9528 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.63 | 7.850% | $23.328 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.26 | 10.701% | $108.7748 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.68 | 11.159% | $247.5289 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.33 | 10.610% | $120.9299 | $120.93 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.57 | 10.730% | $187.7649 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.19 | $781.1677 | $781.16 | $781.20 | $781.20 | |