| 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 | $56.40 | 10.789% | $62.485 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.34 | 4.671% | $46.4111 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.95 | 9.397% | $189.2021 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.70 | 11.132% | $43.0081 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.25 | 3.593% | $167.0437 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.57 | 8.622% | $53.8439 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.78 | 8.304% | $14.9243 | $14.92 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.99 | $576.9182 | $576.91 | $576.90 | $576.80 | |