| 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 | $50.84 | 9.126% | $55.4797 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 5.662% | $8.2205 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.40 | 12.663% | $273.0951 | $273.10 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.75 | 13.693% | $177.0768 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.88 | 5.173% | $44.0465 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.33 | 3.395% | $175.0788 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.93 | 7.517% | $126.7948 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.91 | $859.7922 | $859.80 | $859.85 | $859.80 | |