| 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 | $49.51 | 10.775% | $54.8447 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.67 | 10.763% | $69.4152 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.73 | 11.385% | $16.407 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.54 | 6.453% | $138.9637 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.96 | 9.788% | $79.0034 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.84 | 13.727% | $41.897 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.74 | 5.538% | $98.9313 | $98.93 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.99 | $499.4623 | $499.46 | $499.45 | $499.40 | |