| 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 | $50.89 | 7.837% | $54.8782 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.95 | 9.618% | $17.4841 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.53 | 3.660% | $62.7454 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.35 | 11.105% | $114.827 | $114.83 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.63 | 9.520% | $94.8772 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.35 | 9.613% | $179.0528 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.42 | 13.430% | $259.0968 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.12 | $782.9615 | $782.97 | $783.05 | $783.00 | |