| 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 | $52.50 | 7.626% | $56.5037 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.43 | 11.230% | $28.2858 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.97 | 6.724% | $39.4559 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.37 | 13.872% | $68.7445 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.87 | 10.404% | $47.3302 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.44 | 7.324% | $153.9455 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.36 | 11.376% | $105.0944 | $105.09 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.94 | $499.3600 | $499.36 | $499.40 | $499.30 | |