| 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 | $48.42 | 10.450% | $53.4799 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.88 | 5.586% | $49.4987 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.45 | 9.706% | $37.7937 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.94 | 9.617% | $150.1095 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.92 | 12.298% | $141.4056 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.96 | 9.656% | $69.0394 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.31 | 8.844% | $58.0247 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.88 | $559.3515 | $559.35 | $559.35 | $559.30 | |