| 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 | $46.90 | 7.388% | $50.365 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.61 | 7.708% | $163.2961 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.75 | 7.423% | $22.2903 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.96 | 11.141% | $73.3086 | $73.31 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.88 | 11.245% | $73.2882 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.70 | 13.111% | $52.8228 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.32 | 4.866% | $114.6395 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.12 | $550.0105 | $550.02 | $550.00 | $550.00 | |