| 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 | $50.57 | 6.446% | $53.8297 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.67 | 13.749% | $125.886 | $125.89 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.55 | 12.146% | $32.0177 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.87 | 13.791% | $99.9882 | $99.99 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.61 | 7.218% | $220.4509 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.34 | 5.647% | $73.2556 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.38 | 12.801% | $241.8228 | $241.82 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.99 | $847.2509 | $847.26 | $847.25 | $847.30 | |