| 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 | $47.73 | 5.722% | $50.4611 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.97 | 9.620% | $17.5063 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.43 | 6.279% | $12.1477 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.40 | 5.765% | $170.7047 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.76 | 3.394% | $243.7617 | $243.76 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.71 | 13.561% | $9.8912 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.35 | 11.871% | $44.0212 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.35 | $548.4939 | $548.49 | $548.45 | $548.50 | |