| 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 | $46.81 | 8.816% | $50.9368 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.58 | 8.606% | $49.5026 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.92 | 6.873% | $152.7429 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.75 | 4.858% | $10.2237 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.66 | 3.132% | $61.5286 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.74 | 13.268% | $168.4748 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.28 | 13.747% | $94.7285 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.74 | $588.1379 | $588.13 | $588.15 | $588.00 | |