| 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 | $7.95 | 10.500% | $8.7848 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.34 | 5.338% | $29.8528 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.85 | 5.310% | $53.5501 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.95 | 3.647% | $253.8833 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.83 | 7.135% | $13.7454 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.63 | 11.570% | $64.2978 | $64.30 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.67 | 4.152% | $78.8118 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.22 | $502.9260 | $502.92 | $502.95 | $503.00 | |