| 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 | $45.39 | 7.833% | $48.9454 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.90 | 6.487% | $51.0073 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.71 | 12.834% | $163.2821 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.98 | 13.843% | $58.0372 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.48 | 8.118% | $214.5926 | $214.59 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.96 | 3.571% | $97.3153 | $97.32 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.68 | 9.375% | $77.3063 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.10 | $710.4862 | $710.50 | $710.50 | $710.40 | |