| 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 | $45.94 | 8.495% | $49.8426 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.36 | 12.181% | $83.4178 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.55 | 4.573% | $49.7245 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.80 | 5.581% | $163.4394 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.73 | 6.281% | $165.5114 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.66 | 13.466% | $21.1728 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.76 | 7.709% | $16.9749 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.80 | $550.0834 | $550.07 | $550.00 | $550.00 | |