| 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 | $46.83 | 8.633% | $50.8728 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.28 | 5.607% | $262.2011 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.79 | 10.579% | $78.2789 | $78.28 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.30 | 7.251% | $29.2795 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.98 | 11.534% | $155.01 | $155.01 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.73 | 6.440% | $52.9326 | $52.93 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.34 | 6.353% | $258.7994 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.25 | $887.3743 | $887.37 | $887.40 | $887.40 | |