| 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 | $47.28 | 5.288% | $49.7802 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.67 | 7.843% | $184.0556 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.85 | 4.600% | $87.7071 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.25 | 6.275% | $220.2549 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.92 | 8.444% | $153.9037 | $153.90 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.75 | 3.828% | $159.6356 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.54 | 13.152% | $14.1893 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.26 | $869.5264 | $869.53 | $869.55 | $869.60 | |