| 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 | $12.73 | 13.762% | $14.4819 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.39 | 7.719% | $49.9708 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.33 | 8.640% | $152.4545 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.74 | 4.177% | $75.7783 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.54 | 8.847% | $66.9844 | $66.98 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.32 | 10.273% | $55.4894 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.25 | 11.789% | $145.6052 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.30 | $560.7645 | $560.76 | $560.80 | $560.90 | |