| 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 | $48.81 | 3.126% | $50.3358 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.25 | 10.834% | $82.2942 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.59 | 6.776% | $202.4366 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.49 | 8.703% | $219.0257 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.71 | 11.764% | $238.8508 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.45 | 4.153% | $14.0086 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.62 | 12.464% | $131.1555 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.92 | $938.1072 | $938.12 | $938.15 | $938.10 | |