| 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 | $44.75 | 12.497% | $50.3424 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.46 | 11.178% | $48.318 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.27 | 8.625% | $85.0208 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.37 | 3.736% | $65.7375 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.83 | 3.555% | $57.8148 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.75 | 10.421% | $112.3534 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.96 | 12.776% | $71.0038 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.39 | $490.5907 | $490.58 | $490.55 | $490.50 | |