| 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 | $50.47 | 8.606% | $54.8134 | $54.81 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.73 | 8.859% | $130.3369 | $130.34 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.46 | 8.150% | $21.046 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.60 | 11.611% | $250.6783 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.26 | 3.275% | $17.8253 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.26 | 5.126% | $155.8598 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.92 | 9.264% | $245.7566 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.70 | $876.3163 | $876.33 | $876.35 | $876.30 | |