| 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 | $45.26 | 9.531% | $49.5737 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.87 | 3.382% | $9.17 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.73 | 4.138% | $54.912 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.63 | 10.613% | $42.7298 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.83 | 7.781% | $224.0013 | $224.00 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.27 | 5.823% | $26.7415 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.29 | 9.352% | $193.8702 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.88 | $600.9985 | $600.99 | $600.95 | $601.00 | |