| 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 | 5.170% | $49.9558 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.61 | 4.147% | $214.1366 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.91 | 3.435% | $41.2809 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.34 | 5.746% | $165.3233 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.34 | 9.736% | $228.624 | $228.62 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.76 | 10.631% | $81.6014 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.44 | 9.568% | $260.1583 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.90 | $1,041.0803 | $1,041.08 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.10 | |