| 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 | $50.66 | 8.329% | $54.8795 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.50 | 9.174% | $129.3712 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.66 | 9.716% | $86.3026 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.33 | 9.815% | $122.257 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.84 | 4.487% | $22.82 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.58 | 12.490% | $106.393 | $106.39 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.90 | 8.858% | $9.6884 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.47 | $531.7117 | $531.71 | $531.70 | $531.80 | |