| 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 | $54.82 | 7.210% | $58.7725 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.36 | 7.364% | $8.9756 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.26 | 7.391% | $38.94 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.71 | 10.106% | $108.6856 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.44 | 12.680% | $80.4986 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.66 | 10.110% | $186.8126 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.44 | 9.532% | $8.1492 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $446.69 | $490.8341 | $490.84 | $490.85 | $490.80 | |