| 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 | $49.94 | 9.109% | $54.489 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.75 | 9.363% | $272.0405 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.37 | 11.240% | $171.7212 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.26 | 12.810% | $134.5372 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.74 | 10.306% | $21.7744 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.84 | 12.814% | $70.8923 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.54 | 5.272% | $19.5174 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.44 | $744.9720 | $744.97 | $744.95 | $744.90 | |