| 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 | $47.99 | 11.563% | $53.5391 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.50 | 11.598% | $60.8209 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.29 | 13.668% | $103.7675 | $103.77 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.75 | 9.758% | $260.9496 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.80 | 5.512% | $41.9938 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.79 | 7.516% | $242.7604 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.72 | 10.648% | $38.417 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.84 | $802.2483 | $802.25 | $802.20 | $802.20 | |