| 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 | $7.52 | 13.542% | $8.5384 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.64 | 5.539% | $26.0048 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.28 | 8.161% | $51.1385 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.77 | 5.701% | $237.5841 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.93 | 6.411% | $18.0154 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.93 | 4.192% | $114.5383 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.35 | 8.218% | $39.3372 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.42 | $495.1567 | $495.16 | $495.20 | $495.00 | |