| 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 | $46.40 | 9.423% | $50.7723 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.56 | 9.170% | $19.1703 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.44 | 12.403% | $198.3239 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.75 | 7.526% | $61.021 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.41 | 9.351% | $15.7575 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.47 | 3.265% | $60.379 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.37 | 8.598% | $97.054 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.40 | $502.4780 | $502.47 | $502.40 | $502.60 | |