| 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 | $46.26 | 9.750% | $50.7704 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.41 | 6.155% | $118.2673 | $118.27 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.98 | 7.770% | $235.9947 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.79 | 11.179% | $237.6896 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.48 | 11.323% | $47.29 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.86 | 4.406% | $80.2465 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.83 | 5.412% | $48.3103 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.61 | $818.5688 | $818.57 | $818.55 | $818.60 | |