| 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 | $47.75 | 5.842% | $50.5396 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.31 | 12.154% | $83.3416 | $83.34 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.78 | 5.388% | $27.169 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.45 | 3.783% | $219.4492 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.96 | 3.150% | $159.8412 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.86 | 12.210% | $177.1347 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.81 | 4.871% | $102.5743 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.92 | $820.0496 | $820.04 | $820.05 | $819.90 | |