| 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 | $48.50 | 5.106% | $50.9764 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.68 | 7.302% | $105.8856 | $105.89 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.99 | 3.243% | $20.6383 | $20.64 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.25 | 13.657% | $211.6862 | $211.69 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.31 | 13.435% | $169.3698 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.30 | 5.237% | $115.024 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.91 | 12.778% | $204.0267 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.94 | $877.6070 | $877.62 | $877.65 | $877.60 | |