| 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 | $50.26 | 8.220% | $54.3914 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.57 | 8.610% | $171.1368 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.31 | 5.738% | $45.7951 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.36 | 13.726% | $210.8025 | $210.80 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.59 | 7.729% | $155.7654 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.66 | 6.742% | $131.9972 | $132.00 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.52 | 3.303% | $73.8823 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.27 | $843.7707 | $843.78 | $843.80 | $843.80 | |