| 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 | $47.81 | 11.637% | $53.3736 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.50 | 12.506% | $7.3129 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.84 | 13.518% | $264.3153 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.28 | 8.366% | $179.1073 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.33 | 3.333% | $93.3407 | $93.34 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.92 | 8.291% | $137.4429 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.80 | 6.471% | $18.9518 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.48 | $753.8445 | $753.84 | $753.80 | $753.80 | |