| 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 | $46.39 | 13.168% | $52.4986 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.71 | 10.350% | $62.5795 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.33 | 8.430% | $70.8373 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.73 | 13.171% | $9.8798 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.89 | 12.299% | $85.2237 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.63 | 10.430% | $214.9299 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.94 | 6.257% | $35.0011 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.62 | $530.9499 | $530.95 | $531.00 | $530.90 | |