| 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 | $46.98 | 8.451% | $50.9503 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.89 | 8.848% | $16.2075 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.76 | 7.757% | $35.3012 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.53 | 8.568% | $187.3124 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.82 | 8.170% | $172.8773 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.27 | 11.248% | $53.6994 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.87 | 3.445% | $216.0656 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.12 | $732.4137 | $732.42 | $732.40 | $732.50 | |