| 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 | $43.25 | 12.479% | $48.6472 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.71 | 11.548% | $50.9886 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.95 | 12.539% | $62.9656 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.97 | 5.288% | $49.4538 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.71 | 10.163% | $157.2136 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.75 | 9.456% | $7.3883 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.85 | 8.594% | $142.0952 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.19 | $518.7523 | $518.76 | $518.75 | $518.80 | |