| 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 | $50.36 | 8.780% | $54.7816 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.94 | 8.840% | $8.6419 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.38 | 8.359% | $158.6159 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.31 | 11.158% | $100.3868 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.64 | 10.181% | $270.6486 | $270.65 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.50 | 10.476% | $34.7999 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.74 | 6.488% | $66.8106 | $66.81 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.87 | $694.6853 | $694.69 | $694.70 | $694.60 | |