| 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 | $47.79 | 5.150% | $50.2512 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.28 | 7.412% | $177.5306 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.80 | 7.476% | $149.1767 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.57 | 3.759% | $26.5312 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.40 | 8.688% | $151.5111 | $151.51 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.56 | 8.789% | $272.5817 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.52 | 8.697% | $11.4349 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.92 | $839.0174 | $839.01 | $839.10 | $839.00 | |