| 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 | $48.34 | 3.492% | $50.028 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.66 | 5.132% | $251.9594 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.48 | 8.847% | $32.0881 | $32.09 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.52 | 10.306% | $159.4142 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.96 | 8.249% | $260.8368 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.36 | 7.749% | $33.7901 | $33.79 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.45 | 11.552% | $175.6386 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.77 | $963.7552 | $963.76 | $963.80 | $963.70 | |