| 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 | $52.75 | 10.852% | $58.4744 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.43 | 8.404% | $87.1893 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.46 | 10.486% | $239.158 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.34 | 11.352% | $272.0775 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.86 | 5.468% | $20.9459 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.46 | 6.218% | $183.1836 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.28 | 7.108% | $17.4372 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.58 | $878.4659 | $878.47 | $878.50 | $878.50 | |