| 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 | $49.26 | 3.616% | $51.0412 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.89 | 3.505% | $77.5149 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.92 | 7.566% | $175.2465 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.52 | 3.502% | $149.5811 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.97 | 12.124% | $221.9719 | $221.97 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.44 | 12.555% | $9.4996 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.47 | 10.809% | $260.922 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.47 | $945.7772 | $945.77 | $945.75 | $945.70 | |