| 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 | $45.36 | 9.441% | $49.6424 | $49.64 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.95 | 5.244% | $146.2365 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.42 | 13.620% | $28.8822 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.71 | 5.143% | $82.7581 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.29 | 13.356% | $19.5993 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.35 | 6.661% | $137.966 | $137.97 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.99 | 11.719% | $52.4968 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.07 | $517.5813 | $517.59 | $517.60 | $517.60 | |