| 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 | $44.38 | 11.538% | $49.5006 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.32 | 7.401% | $60.4882 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.45 | 8.447% | $180.51 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.79 | 10.704% | $153.6461 | $153.65 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.29 | 4.331% | $143.236 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.28 | 7.552% | $199.2723 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.75 | 10.112% | $202.3308 | $202.33 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.26 | $988.9840 | $988.99 | $989.00 | $988.90 | |