| 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 | $8.43 | 3.616% | $8.7348 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.84 | 11.755% | $48.9934 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.50 | 8.448% | $77.5403 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.40 | 9.182% | $28.824 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.77 | 6.355% | $180.5589 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.38 | 12.734% | $113.1624 | $113.16 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.46 | 6.865% | $30.4138 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $448.78 | $488.2276 | $488.21 | $488.20 | $488.20 | |