| 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 | $44.25 | 12.138% | $49.6211 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.82 | 4.654% | $31.2078 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.39 | 4.401% | $24.4194 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.53 | 3.219% | $172.9228 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.39 | 11.141% | $150.4738 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.37 | 3.833% | $47.109 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.45 | 6.264% | $66.3619 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.20 | $542.1158 | $542.11 | $542.00 | $542.10 | |