| 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 | $45.60 | 9.590% | $49.973 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.80 | 3.662% | $124.1871 | $124.19 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.71 | 9.710% | $40.2745 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.69 | 8.763% | $147.5805 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.88 | 8.123% | $12.845 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.36 | 4.674% | $19.2181 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.44 | 8.493% | $171.8963 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.48 | $565.9745 | $565.98 | $565.95 | $566.00 | |