| 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 | $45.73 | 9.753% | $50.19 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.37 | 12.637% | $45.4716 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.31 | 9.185% | $65.8495 | $65.85 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.38 | 11.832% | $105.547 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.48 | 4.576% | $5.7308 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.51 | 8.543% | $165.5389 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.62 | 10.216% | $202.3786 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.40 | $640.7064 | $640.71 | $640.75 | $640.60 | |