| 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 | $49.97 | 8.539% | $54.2369 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.39 | 12.125% | $40.8023 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.83 | 13.809% | $102.2346 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.44 | 11.500% | $99.7256 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.60 | 12.654% | $277.8048 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.70 | 3.185% | $177.1686 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.97 | 11.116% | $38.8573 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.90 | $790.8301 | $790.83 | $790.85 | $790.80 | |