| 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 | $48.73 | 9.234% | $53.2297 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.87 | 7.732% | $13.8651 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.89 | 12.658% | $256.7363 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.82 | 8.783% | $18.2973 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.86 | 9.826% | $271.1165 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.30 | 10.801% | $66.813 | $66.81 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.59 | 3.748% | $181.1336 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.06 | $861.1915 | $861.20 | $861.20 | $861.10 | |