| 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 | $44.84 | 11.567% | $50.0266 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.29 | 9.740% | $15.6818 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.50 | 10.308% | $49.0871 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.63 | 3.821% | $46.3353 | $46.34 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.43 | 8.517% | $266.3333 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.71 | 4.132% | $67.3838 | $67.38 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.94 | 6.654% | $88.4588 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.34 | $583.3067 | $583.31 | $583.40 | $583.30 | |