| 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 | $44.31 | 11.718% | $49.5022 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.38 | 7.153% | $208.284 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.71 | 3.134% | $98.7096 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.74 | 3.281% | $186.6701 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.69 | 7.795% | $13.6792 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.77 | 7.116% | $11.5364 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.29 | 6.866% | $45.1936 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.89 | $613.5751 | $613.57 | $613.60 | $613.60 | |