| 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 | $46.71 | 8.813% | $50.8266 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.88 | 5.401% | $114.7606 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.47 | 11.272% | $244.2087 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.73 | 10.336% | $65.9037 | $65.90 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.42 | 7.555% | $210.184 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.27 | 6.259% | $150.1121 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.92 | 7.724% | $20.3814 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.40 | $856.3771 | $856.37 | $856.40 | $856.40 | |