| 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 | $47.34 | 5.700% | $50.0384 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.90 | 7.707% | $103.291 | $103.29 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.32 | 9.121% | $63.6394 | $63.64 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.26 | 8.198% | $187.4639 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.78 | 3.644% | $103.416 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.64 | 6.463% | $25.1679 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.55 | 11.135% | $16.1701 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.79 | $549.1867 | $549.19 | $549.15 | $549.20 | |