| 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 | $46.54 | 8.175% | $50.3446 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.32 | 10.375% | $233.2445 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.53 | 10.221% | $239.7637 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.85 | 11.781% | $38.9557 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.40 | 9.756% | $121.1706 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.54 | 8.754% | $271.3847 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.59 | 7.590% | $98.5417 | $98.54 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.77 | $1,053.4055 | $1,053.39 | $1,053.40 | $1,053.40 | |