| 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 | $48.68 | 4.617% | $50.9276 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.54 | 10.874% | $81.5367 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.45 | 10.507% | $253.5583 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.71 | 13.255% | $282.8091 | $282.81 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.61 | 10.546% | $12.8344 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.92 | 7.145% | $261.3481 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.73 | 10.169% | $43.7701 | $43.77 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.64 | $986.7843 | $986.79 | $986.80 | $986.70 | |