| 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 | $45.65 | 11.230% | $50.7765 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.94 | 6.741% | $263.5862 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.87 | 5.473% | $32.5595 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.80 | 4.849% | $73.1846 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.82 | 9.677% | $26.1251 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.36 | 8.695% | $27.5651 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.26 | 5.866% | $70.1468 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.70 | $543.9438 | $543.96 | $544.00 | $544.00 | |