| 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 | $47.77 | 5.552% | $50.4222 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.40 | 9.425% | $23.417 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.56 | 12.717% | $186.6143 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.67 | 10.408% | $105.6273 | $105.63 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.82 | 4.675% | $122.2813 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.61 | 13.111% | $50.4588 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.28 | 6.188% | $238.1584 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.11 | $776.9793 | $776.98 | $776.95 | $777.00 | |