| 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 | $43.52 | 13.853% | $49.5488 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.53 | 12.530% | $42.2325 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.33 | 8.504% | $81.7361 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.81 | 9.422% | $14.017 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.58 | 11.146% | $205.1533 | $205.15 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.87 | 3.570% | $244.2906 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.63 | 4.797% | $19.5237 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.27 | $656.5020 | $656.50 | $656.50 | $656.40 | |