| 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 | $48.82 | 11.745% | $54.5539 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.63 | 8.223% | $9.3396 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.67 | 10.750% | $53.902 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.58 | 7.345% | $218.533 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.72 | 10.668% | $146.8786 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.66 | 6.557% | $156.2765 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.48 | 11.615% | $190.2813 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.56 | $829.7649 | $829.76 | $829.85 | $829.80 | |