| 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 | $47.77 | 11.471% | $53.2497 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.25 | 11.545% | $13.6643 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.68 | 13.738% | $144.0833 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.81 | 7.521% | $165.3781 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.51 | 11.376% | $165.4045 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.42 | 3.544% | $22.1791 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.54 | 12.214% | $179.0262 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.98 | $742.9852 | $742.98 | $743.05 | $743.00 | |