| 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 | $7.70 | 11.631% | $8.5956 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.46 | 11.315% | $49.4906 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.57 | 3.589% | $49.2773 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.78 | 7.720% | $46.0826 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.85 | 13.339% | $204.9736 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.27 | 8.422% | $211.7156 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.76 | 6.813% | $52.082 | $52.08 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.39 | $622.2173 | $622.22 | $622.25 | $622.30 | |