| 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 | $45.45 | 8.641% | $49.3773 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.85 | 12.811% | $23.5211 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.78 | 12.388% | $141.3616 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.42 | 12.411% | $137.6135 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.98 | 11.553% | $76.9493 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.54 | 10.296% | $21.5518 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.48 | 8.418% | $92.6757 | $92.68 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.50 | $543.0503 | $543.05 | $543.05 | $543.10 | |