| 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 | $48.60 | 3.396% | $50.2505 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.27 | 11.749% | $37.1789 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.34 | 10.790% | $19.211 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.87 | 7.348% | $135.1189 | $135.12 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.60 | 5.195% | $199.4497 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.25 | 6.550% | $218.6939 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.74 | 12.158% | $157.8512 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.67 | $817.7541 | $817.75 | $817.75 | $817.80 | |