| 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 | $46.35 | 8.639% | $50.3542 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.43 | 3.251% | $48.9719 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.28 | 8.384% | $261.5089 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.36 | 9.286% | $201.4797 | $201.48 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.78 | 3.603% | $5.9883 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.60 | 10.777% | $153.5369 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.96 | 12.476% | $212.5346 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.76 | $934.3745 | $934.37 | $934.40 | $934.40 | |