| 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 | $46.43 | 7.634% | $49.9745 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.79 | 13.276% | $45.0725 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.67 | 4.206% | $148.6707 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.82 | 8.111% | $96.0242 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.83 | 3.153% | $6.0138 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.78 | 9.604% | $6.3351 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.49 | 8.728% | $202.7668 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.81 | $554.8576 | $554.85 | $554.75 | $554.90 | |