| 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 | $44.74 | 11.105% | $49.7084 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.88 | 3.819% | $44.5176 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.60 | 10.531% | $41.5597 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.63 | 7.687% | $178.362 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.29 | 10.110% | $33.3523 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.42 | 12.206% | $175.5126 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.83 | 8.804% | $9.6074 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.39 | $532.6200 | $532.62 | $532.55 | $532.70 | |