| 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 | $7.71 | 10.318% | $8.5055 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.47 | 8.398% | $44.9527 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.55 | 3.810% | $42.095 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.42 | 5.669% | $52.2216 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.97 | 6.627% | $125.7879 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.94 | 4.528% | $143.1406 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.29 | 4.647% | $162.5063 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.35 | $579.2096 | $579.22 | $579.20 | $579.20 | |