| 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 | $44.26 | 11.623% | $49.4043 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.67 | 3.284% | $176.2748 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.62 | 10.301% | $11.714 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.82 | 12.399% | $159.4043 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.90 | 4.189% | $45.739 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.66 | 7.367% | $62.9815 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.47 | 9.535% | $34.4707 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.40 | $539.9886 | $539.97 | $539.95 | $540.00 | |