| 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 | $49.89 | 10.850% | $55.3031 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.46 | 9.103% | $17.9584 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.62 | 6.641% | $177.6852 | $177.69 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.55 | 7.127% | $37.0124 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.31 | 9.627% | $185.6095 | $185.61 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.41 | 7.798% | $9.0658 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.34 | 8.693% | $12.3258 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.58 | $494.9602 | $494.97 | $494.95 | $495.00 | |