| 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 | $45.75 | 9.196% | $49.9572 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.50 | 5.167% | $148.8113 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.67 | 12.568% | $231.5186 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.78 | 4.294% | $15.4147 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.48 | 12.378% | $233.1619 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.68 | 8.690% | $147.4706 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.52 | 10.213% | $132.8287 | $132.83 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.38 | $959.1630 | $959.16 | $959.10 | $959.20 | |