| 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 | $45.35 | 12.336% | $50.9444 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.80 | 5.389% | $42.9987 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.65 | 4.301% | $13.1941 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.96 | 8.337% | $226.381 | $226.38 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.94 | 9.667% | $31.7376 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.54 | 11.523% | $181.2695 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.36 | 3.588% | $62.5257 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.60 | $609.0510 | $609.05 | $609.10 | $609.00 | |