| 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 | $46.78 | 8.724% | $50.8611 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.64 | 3.633% | $215.1836 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.69 | 8.385% | $142.7322 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.89 | 13.561% | $280.3708 | $280.37 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.37 | 8.391% | $105.5403 | $105.54 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.55 | 9.324% | $25.7458 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.72 | 10.185% | $32.747 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.64 | $853.1808 | $853.18 | $853.20 | $853.10 | |