| 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 | $13.74 | 5.370% | $14.4778 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.77 | 9.776% | $49.1467 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.45 | 8.453% | $39.5311 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.72 | 12.489% | $12.0588 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.30 | 4.849% | $59.03 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.78 | 3.254% | $96.8316 | $96.83 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.60 | 6.363% | $180.3916 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $425.36 | $451.4676 | $451.47 | $451.55 | $451.40 | |