| 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 | $50.62 | 9.737% | $55.5489 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.28 | 13.200% | $86.349 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.29 | 12.814% | $66.8874 | $66.89 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.95 | 9.318% | $120.1951 | $120.20 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.88 | 10.119% | $100.0761 | $100.08 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.47 | 4.273% | $36.9856 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.38 | 10.250% | $39.0065 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.87 | $505.0486 | $505.07 | $505.10 | $505.00 | |