| 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 | $39.46 | 8.603% | $42.8547 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.77 | 8.827% | $9.5441 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.84 | 9.546% | $58.9796 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.90 | 9.391% | $22.8627 | $22.86 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.28 | 6.805% | $263.0394 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.60 | 7.785% | $101.9646 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.71 | 7.448% | $54.4869 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.56 | $553.7320 | $553.72 | $553.75 | $553.80 | |