| 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 | $40.87 | 13.690% | $46.4651 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.34 | 10.240% | $55.4948 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.71 | 10.545% | $71.5337 | $71.53 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.49 | 12.502% | $23.0517 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.29 | 9.819% | $114.5302 | $114.53 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.63 | 6.396% | $109.1942 | $109.19 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.42 | 10.245% | $157.0109 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.75 | $577.2806 | $577.27 | $577.30 | $577.30 | |