| 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 | $44.27 | 13.512% | $50.2518 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.87 | 11.709% | $45.6555 | $45.66 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.82 | 12.848% | $18.981 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.27 | 7.458% | $174.3721 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.97 | 7.198% | $19.2635 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.51 | 8.251% | $61.1726 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.50 | 6.462% | $132.5452 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.21 | $502.2417 | $502.24 | $502.20 | $502.40 | |