| 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 | $43.87 | 12.793% | $49.4823 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.56 | 8.570% | $87.464 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.26 | 13.276% | $173.6068 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.55 | 11.638% | $21.8252 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.56 | 10.823% | $88.1708 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.46 | 10.233% | $177.9822 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.69 | 12.116% | $93.8299 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.95 | $692.3612 | $692.36 | $692.40 | $692.40 | |