| 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 | $49.99 | 6.335% | $53.1569 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.26 | 6.842% | $38.7409 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.55 | 12.468% | $21.9875 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.83 | 11.604% | $112.5303 | $112.53 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.95 | 6.571% | $48.9694 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.75 | 6.530% | $10.3867 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.41 | 4.329% | $138.142 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $394.74 | $423.9137 | $423.92 | $423.95 | $423.90 | |