| 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 | $46.88 | 7.720% | $50.4991 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.48 | 5.775% | $167.6322 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.84 | 7.759% | $31.0777 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.25 | 10.419% | $144.9249 | $144.92 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.25 | 6.600% | $37.5765 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.77 | 9.234% | $124.2755 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.96 | 11.629% | $31.2115 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.43 | $587.1974 | $587.20 | $587.25 | $587.20 | |