| 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 | $47.85 | 6.218% | $50.8253 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.61 | 6.322% | $81.4533 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.64 | 12.703% | $221.6192 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.85 | 9.774% | $88.7523 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.42 | 11.583% | $261.5729 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.77 | 9.615% | $46.8823 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.40 | 12.237% | $277.6743 | $277.67 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.54 | $1,028.7796 | $1,028.77 | $1,028.75 | $1,028.90 | |