| 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 | $45.73 | 13.117% | $51.7284 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.74 | 7.289% | $21.1788 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.92 | 5.390% | $92.6589 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.96 | 7.823% | $19.365 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.63 | 5.137% | $181.498 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.97 | 12.287% | $70.7071 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.39 | 3.553% | $118.4543 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.34 | $555.5905 | $555.60 | $555.60 | $555.70 | |