| 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 | $50.63 | 12.495% | $56.9562 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.71 | 11.416% | $46.4716 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.94 | 3.212% | $184.6876 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.66 | 13.762% | $32.6042 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.70 | 8.533% | $161.3886 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.30 | 5.818% | $54.2846 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.45 | 13.126% | $48.022 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.39 | $584.4148 | $584.41 | $584.40 | $584.50 | |