| 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 | $44.50 | 12.749% | $50.1733 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.88 | 13.495% | $10.0784 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.49 | 3.738% | $31.6297 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.96 | 3.496% | $92.07 | $92.07 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 12.298% | $141.3944 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.25 | 3.491% | $47.8646 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.79 | 8.792% | $235.8502 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.78 | $609.0606 | $609.05 | $609.05 | $609.20 | |