| 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 | $42.66 | 5.619% | $45.0571 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.43 | 7.682% | $49.9968 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.63 | 7.676% | $49.1326 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.63 | 5.404% | $174.5806 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.26 | 10.272% | $85.1961 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.75 | 6.278% | $65.6267 | $65.63 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.72 | 13.715% | $70.1849 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.08 | $539.7748 | $539.78 | $539.85 | $539.80 | |