| 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 | $47.38 | 6.550% | $50.4834 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.54 | 13.588% | $163.0442 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.81 | 12.702% | $178.982 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.58 | 6.685% | $79.5657 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.91 | 11.340% | $276.023 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.76 | 8.298% | $91.7934 | $91.79 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.67 | 10.600% | $203.139 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.65 | $1,043.0307 | $1,043.02 | $1,043.05 | $1,043.00 | |