| 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 | $102.45 | 7.857% | $110.4995 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.35 | 7.325% | $60.4776 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.40 | 5.364% | $48.8889 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.25 | 3.625% | $60.3616 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.66 | 4.517% | $23.6836 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.38 | 12.106% | $97.9582 | $97.96 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.47 | 11.324% | $57.2985 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $424.96 | $459.1679 | $459.17 | $459.20 | $459.30 | |