| 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 | $8.29 | 3.139% | $8.5502 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.44 | 8.192% | $50.2444 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.49 | 3.846% | $9.855 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.90 | 13.342% | $72.4255 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.53 | 7.749% | $160.0396 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.34 | 13.591% | $86.7154 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.37 | 11.145% | $171.5745 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.36 | $559.4046 | $559.41 | $559.40 | $559.40 | |