| 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 | $45.90 | 9.438% | $50.232 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.25 | 10.250% | $178.8806 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.43 | 7.852% | $247.4448 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.89 | 6.246% | $16.8825 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.65 | 12.615% | $268.7557 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.88 | 12.445% | $70.7054 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.85 | 4.331% | $123.9974 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.85 | $956.8984 | $956.90 | $956.95 | $956.90 | |