| 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 | $75.47 | 6.502% | $80.3771 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.53 | 12.651% | $55.796 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.69 | 7.661% | $261.2825 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.44 | 7.756% | $149.1774 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.39 | 6.469% | $250.6174 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.26 | 8.365% | $187.7532 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.66 | 8.155% | $62.3622 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.44 | $1,047.3658 | $1,047.37 | $1,047.40 | $1,047.50 | |