| 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 | $47.44 | 7.193% | $50.8524 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.62 | 5.592% | $138.9802 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.62 | 6.589% | $31.5717 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.49 | 10.594% | $89.0171 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.73 | 8.816% | $166.1947 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.75 | 5.752% | $43.0939 | $43.09 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.58 | 9.717% | $257.3741 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.23 | $777.0841 | $777.07 | $777.05 | $777.20 | |