| 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 | $47.82 | 5.529% | $50.464 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.31 | 4.825% | $94.6675 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.80 | 12.203% | $241.012 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.69 | 10.800% | $270.0085 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.48 | 9.338% | $114.2363 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.91 | 11.579% | $263.226 | $263.23 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.44 | 8.487% | $179.4809 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.45 | $1,213.0952 | $1,213.10 | $1,213.10 | $1,213.10 | |