| 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 | $45.94 | 7.215% | $49.2546 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.36 | 3.629% | $60.4779 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.97 | 8.304% | $42.2061 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.41 | 3.467% | $20.0829 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.76 | 13.815% | $42.9765 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.52 | 7.148% | $49.8452 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.85 | 13.499% | $242.7176 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.81 | $507.5608 | $507.57 | $507.60 | $507.60 | |