| 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 | $11.96 | 4.625% | $12.5132 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.45 | 3.187% | $33.4842 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.76 | 13.572% | $79.2278 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.80 | 7.781% | $174.3897 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.46 | 3.712% | $112.486 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.39 | 3.269% | $26.22 | $26.22 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.54 | 9.271% | $68.3381 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.36 | $506.6590 | $506.66 | $506.70 | $506.60 | |