| 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 | $47.84 | 12.409% | $53.7765 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.56 | 7.217% | $7.0334 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.32 | 12.300% | $30.6804 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.51 | 13.193% | $30.0075 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.94 | 13.562% | $86.239 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.89 | 5.144% | $217.5324 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.44 | 8.344% | $88.2354 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.50 | $513.5046 | $513.51 | $513.60 | $513.40 | |