| 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 | $50.84 | 13.144% | $57.5224 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.59 | 10.758% | $160.145 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.74 | 8.207% | $91.6946 | $91.69 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.59 | 7.466% | $25.3512 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.25 | 8.142% | $19.7359 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.67 | 10.224% | $163.87 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.76 | 8.261% | $120.9925 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.44 | $639.3116 | $639.31 | $639.30 | $639.30 | |