| 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 | $46.69 | 7.635% | $50.2548 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.66 | 12.456% | $145.8104 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.32 | 10.780% | $138.8295 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.50 | 4.135% | $249.4033 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.36 | 4.496% | $134.1311 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.57 | 13.660% | $98.3955 | $98.40 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.93 | 11.543% | $139.3507 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.03 | $956.1753 | $956.17 | $956.20 | $956.20 | |