| 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 | $49.50 | 8.416% | $53.6659 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.40 | 11.367% | $139.6542 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.55 | 12.207% | $253.0829 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.52 | 9.160% | $264.7348 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.90 | 8.444% | $194.0063 | $194.01 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.92 | 11.429% | $150.34 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.94 | 5.267% | $256.7883 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.73 | $1,312.2724 | $1,312.27 | $1,312.30 | $1,312.30 | |