| 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 | $45.53 | 11.816% | $50.9098 | $50.91 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 10.607% | $40.3826 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.49 | 4.775% | $9.9431 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.75 | 10.482% | $254.9372 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.74 | 12.708% | $30.1381 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.63 | 4.397% | $14.2293 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.63 | 3.239% | $140.0231 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.28 | $540.5632 | $540.56 | $540.60 | $540.40 | |