| 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 | $50.38 | 6.730% | $53.7706 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.61 | 13.276% | $35.8065 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.63 | 3.751% | $127.2299 | $127.23 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.43 | 11.105% | $96.0281 | $96.03 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.71 | 10.110% | $241.9227 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.64 | 8.526% | $179.7625 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.34 | 4.444% | $84.9547 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.74 | $819.4750 | $819.47 | $819.45 | $819.50 | |