| 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 | $45.73 | 9.352% | $50.0067 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.47 | 7.207% | $33.738 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.78 | 4.210% | $134.2016 | $134.20 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.25 | 11.228% | $253.8779 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.93 | 7.568% | $74.1466 | $74.15 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.32 | 7.376% | $19.6713 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.35 | 5.566% | $20.427 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.83 | $586.0691 | $586.08 | $586.10 | $586.00 | |