| 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 | $47.67 | 11.450% | $53.1282 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.80 | 12.321% | $17.7467 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.97 | 8.849% | $214.3999 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.29 | 3.180% | $12.6808 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.77 | 5.343% | $106.1541 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.39 | 11.844% | $206.2292 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.97 | 9.195% | $132.0932 | $132.09 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.86 | $742.4321 | $742.43 | $742.50 | $742.40 | |