| 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 | $45.63 | 9.195% | $49.8257 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.44 | 12.650% | $79.3507 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.97 | 13.777% | $86.4364 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.48 | 3.290% | $37.6802 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.52 | 3.488% | $41.9333 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.57 | 6.327% | $145.2108 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.41 | 8.702% | $143.9323 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.02 | $584.3694 | $584.37 | $584.45 | $584.30 | |