| 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 | $47.55 | 11.507% | $53.0216 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.69 | 6.344% | $78.3649 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.34 | 7.149% | $194.304 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.98 | 5.780% | $158.6488 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.27 | 10.735% | $140.9324 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.54 | 10.441% | $12.7449 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.44 | 12.601% | $18.5116 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.81 | $656.5282 | $656.51 | $656.50 | $656.40 | |