| 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 | $54.84 | 8.559% | $59.5338 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.30 | 7.176% | $200.7406 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.64 | 9.618% | $260.4962 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.43 | 11.651% | $50.723 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.26 | 4.182% | $17.9818 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.27 | 4.268% | $19.0498 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.25 | 6.194% | $221.149 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.99 | $829.6742 | $829.67 | $829.70 | $829.50 | |