| 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 | $48.93 | 5.636% | $51.6877 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.69 | 9.750% | $176.3573 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.83 | 11.394% | $270.4981 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.95 | 7.832% | $178.9472 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.90 | 8.720% | $31.4201 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.30 | 8.835% | $14.4751 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.30 | 6.241% | $54.5016 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.90 | $777.8871 | $777.90 | $777.90 | $777.90 | |