| 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 | $50.96 | 3.765% | $52.8786 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.35 | 12.270% | $200.2335 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.34 | 13.343% | $47.9894 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.84 | 9.526% | $170.6853 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.32 | 5.280% | $48.7657 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.60 | 11.720% | $201.7663 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.26 | 8.499% | $140.2458 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.67 | $862.5646 | $862.58 | $862.60 | $862.60 | |