| 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 | $53.79 | 3.802% | $55.8351 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.84 | 10.365% | $87.0118 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.61 | 10.195% | $51.3619 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.73 | 8.322% | $148.1087 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.46 | 5.614% | $11.0472 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.53 | 8.852% | $261.8217 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.96 | 8.618% | $173.7454 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.92 | $788.9318 | $788.94 | $788.90 | $788.80 | |