| 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 | $37.56 | 13.228% | $42.5284 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.55 | 13.829% | $52.9874 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.74 | 9.710% | $121.4929 | $121.49 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.51 | 3.226% | $52.1395 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.77 | 5.638% | $194.131 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.40 | 12.365% | $27.4171 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.91 | 4.591% | $57.4309 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.44 | $548.1272 | $548.13 | $548.20 | $548.00 | |