| 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 | $47.66 | 3.673% | $49.4106 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.46 | 5.750% | $250.0565 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.68 | 13.651% | $15.5475 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.80 | 4.249% | $122.8053 | $122.81 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.72 | 10.781% | $175.8316 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.94 | 9.647% | $78.8801 | $78.88 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.90 | 12.217% | $167.0911 | $167.09 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.16 | $859.6227 | $859.63 | $859.65 | $859.60 | |