| 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 | $50.40 | 8.630% | $54.7495 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 9.567% | $31.0732 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.93 | 13.810% | $233.2308 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.84 | 8.467% | $46.4673 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.41 | 7.487% | $114.3769 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.29 | 5.698% | $176.8222 | $176.82 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.78 | 5.132% | $145.9022 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.01 | $802.6221 | $802.62 | $802.60 | $802.60 | |