| 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 | $9.50 | 10.111% | $10.4605 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.67 | 5.345% | $42.8438 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.75 | 11.182% | $61.984 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.36 | 5.399% | $150.046 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.37 | 13.728% | $148.2672 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.87 | 12.618% | $14.4939 | $14.49 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.58 | 10.423% | $135.3565 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.10 | $563.4519 | $563.45 | $563.45 | $563.50 | |