| 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 | $41.85 | 6.331% | $44.4995 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.65 | 9.868% | $140.2465 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.64 | 13.536% | $27.9753 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.31 | 4.608% | $21.2459 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.47 | 10.833% | $226.6202 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.57 | 9.662% | $48.8764 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.96 | 8.194% | $39.9885 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.45 | $549.4523 | $549.47 | $549.50 | $549.40 | |