| 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 | $45.85 | 8.396% | $49.6996 | $49.70 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.52 | 8.248% | $18.965 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.51 | 10.488% | $21.5562 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.54 | 8.384% | $195.6765 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.54 | 11.569% | $146.7579 | $146.76 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.50 | 6.208% | $65.3179 | $65.32 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.77 | 11.405% | $50.9901 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.23 | $548.9632 | $548.98 | $548.95 | $549.10 | |