| 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 | $7.51 | 12.509% | $8.4494 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.79 | 8.497% | $50.7657 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.99 | 3.849% | $245.0733 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.31 | 5.174% | $61.327 | $61.33 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.93 | 4.664% | $22.9528 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.51 | 10.309% | $270.8196 | $270.82 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.63 | 5.783% | $218.5794 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.67 | $877.9672 | $877.97 | $877.95 | $878.00 | |