| 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 | $47.50 | 7.332% | $50.9827 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.51 | 9.677% | $67.4623 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.68 | 11.266% | $88.6567 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.74 | 10.520% | $14.0802 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.74 | 4.554% | $165.969 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.82 | 10.436% | $274.7869 | $274.79 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.85 | 12.174% | $278.0233 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.84 | $939.9611 | $939.96 | $939.95 | $940.10 | |