| 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 | $43.99 | 13.303% | $49.842 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.57 | 10.284% | $12.7599 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.54 | 12.781% | $257.7497 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.30 | 3.769% | $18.9897 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.85 | 8.593% | $174.6718 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.90 | 3.127% | $161.8063 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.44 | 7.621% | $83.3417 | $83.34 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.59 | $759.1611 | $759.16 | $759.15 | $759.10 | |