| 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 | 8.272% | $8.1421 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.61 | 9.713% | $55.5257 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.42 | 13.258% | $193.0143 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.31 | 5.240% | $47.6842 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.32 | 5.783% | $72.2709 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.72 | 10.371% | $82.4692 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.87 | 7.286% | $22.3906 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $437.77 | $481.4970 | $481.49 | $481.50 | $481.50 | |