| 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 | $45.91 | 9.455% | $50.2508 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.79 | 11.179% | $92.0451 | $92.05 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.90 | 9.676% | $265.3062 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.75 | 12.551% | $44.739 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.41 | 3.662% | $255.4335 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.70 | 3.197% | $57.4807 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.96 | 11.772% | $194.4386 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.42 | $959.6939 | $959.70 | $959.75 | $959.60 | |