| 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 | $46.82 | 5.630% | $49.456 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.56 | 7.718% | $250.509 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.52 | 4.378% | $91.3516 | $91.35 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.99 | 11.414% | $113.6311 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.84 | 10.273% | $50.5491 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.26 | 12.598% | $124.1506 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.38 | 12.254% | $158.7047 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.37 | $838.3521 | $838.35 | $838.35 | $838.40 | |