| 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 | $44.90 | 10.744% | $49.7241 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.88 | 12.517% | $95.5044 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.78 | 13.567% | $45.177 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.60 | 3.128% | $28.4633 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.81 | 10.577% | $229.7901 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.54 | 13.457% | $136.7611 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.52 | 10.683% | $8.3234 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.03 | $593.7434 | $593.73 | $593.70 | $593.80 | |