| 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 | $44.62 | 12.499% | $50.1971 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.74 | 12.760% | $32.4072 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.57 | 9.162% | $51.9284 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.45 | 8.144% | $27.5226 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.69 | 9.350% | $157.125 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.37 | 4.603% | $238.8819 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.48 | 11.372% | $12.7855 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.92 | $570.8477 | $570.86 | $570.90 | $570.80 | |