| 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 | $56.34 | 7.349% | $60.4804 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.39 | 9.737% | $47.6149 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.95 | 7.167% | $24.5948 | $24.59 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.26 | 12.748% | $164.9052 | $164.91 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.61 | 5.612% | $46.0574 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.49 | 9.606% | $145.217 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.60 | 4.550% | $12.1278 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.64 | $500.9975 | $501.00 | $501.00 | $501.00 | |