| 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 | $45.40 | 8.655% | $49.3294 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.38 | 7.760% | $46.7463 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.87 | 12.420% | $140.3789 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.31 | 13.350% | $87.6309 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.97 | 13.405% | $156.4649 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.58 | 7.524% | $22.1284 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.80 | 8.593% | $26.9311 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.31 | $529.6099 | $529.61 | $529.70 | $529.50 | |