| 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 | $45.54 | 9.765% | $49.987 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.56 | 8.858% | $176.9596 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.37 | 13.269% | $34.3998 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.99 | 6.195% | $54.1488 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.98 | 3.500% | $39.3093 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.65 | 9.270% | $179.9131 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.88 | 7.868% | $247.967 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.97 | $782.6846 | $782.69 | $782.65 | $782.70 | |