| 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 | $7.86 | 9.548% | $8.6105 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.74 | 7.146% | $20.0792 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.59 | 11.267% | $34.0366 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.73 | 13.381% | $218.5192 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.29 | 12.139% | $10.4177 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.95 | 11.814% | $54.733 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.50 | 6.604% | $203.0806 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.66 | $549.4768 | $549.48 | $549.50 | $549.40 | |