| 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 | $7.28 | 8.294% | $7.8838 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.58 | 9.386% | $33.4502 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.81 | 13.865% | $161.472 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.42 | 12.587% | $68.0251 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.39 | 10.853% | $54.7503 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.52 | 3.648% | $81.3844 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.31 | 7.687% | $148.9419 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.31 | $555.9077 | $555.90 | $555.95 | $556.00 | |