| 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 | $45.53 | 9.323% | $49.7748 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 11.369% | $8.7091 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.44 | 8.279% | $259.2632 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.75 | 7.332% | $28.7113 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.89 | 8.843% | $182.7365 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.51 | 7.677% | $28.5452 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.81 | 13.768% | $253.4865 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.75 | $811.2266 | $811.23 | $811.20 | $811.20 | |