| 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 | $48.91 | 8.857% | $53.242 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.65 | 8.301% | $115.503 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.88 | 11.481% | $8.7847 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.85 | 7.342% | $84.6392 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.50 | 5.683% | $198.1556 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.39 | 8.155% | $27.4606 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.58 | 13.215% | $30.0925 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.76 | $517.8776 | $517.87 | $517.90 | $517.90 | |