| 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 | $47.79 | 11.421% | $53.2481 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.59 | 7.785% | $23.2708 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.65 | 3.161% | $75.9781 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.31 | 6.605% | $19.5194 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.91 | 6.480% | $88.2826 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.77 | 3.703% | $38.1316 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.75 | 3.655% | $17.3622 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $297.77 | $315.7928 | $315.79 | $315.80 | $315.80 | |