| 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 | $49.89 | 3.208% | $51.4905 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.32 | 7.825% | $75.8225 | $75.82 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.71 | 10.465% | $254.8538 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.91 | 9.589% | $73.326 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.68 | 11.292% | $277.8739 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.65 | 10.842% | $94.9362 | $94.94 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.93 | 3.760% | $55.9578 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.09 | $884.2607 | $884.26 | $884.25 | $884.30 | |