| 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 | $48.76 | 3.443% | $50.4388 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 3.588% | $81.6273 | $81.63 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.58 | 10.141% | $257.2673 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.88 | 9.802% | $27.3187 | $27.32 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.61 | 7.130% | $191.3449 | $191.34 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.49 | 10.622% | $184.1746 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.96 | 12.788% | $242.4491 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.08 | $1,034.6207 | $1,034.62 | $1,034.60 | $1,034.50 | |