| 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 | $46.34 | 9.663% | $50.8178 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.99 | 5.317% | $47.3821 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.29 | 12.853% | $101.895 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.83 | 8.200% | $34.4401 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.42 | 8.771% | $20.0356 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.74 | 11.654% | $164.9576 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.48 | 8.732% | $80.9836 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $454.09 | $500.5118 | $500.52 | $500.55 | $500.50 | |