| 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 | $44.50 | 11.203% | $49.4853 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.35 | 5.353% | $259.5371 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.88 | 13.776% | $203.5225 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.38 | 4.105% | $50.366 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.68 | 10.580% | $79.2637 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.52 | 12.182% | $29.7507 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.40 | 10.361% | $234.4068 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.71 | $906.3321 | $906.34 | $906.30 | $906.40 | |