| 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 | $47.95 | 11.814% | $53.6148 | $53.61 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.98 | 12.765% | $180.4014 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.29 | 9.700% | $197.7781 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.55 | 12.599% | $260.723 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.26 | 7.221% | $247.9593 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.97 | 4.457% | $15.6372 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.83 | 10.243% | $211.4791 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.83 | $1,167.5929 | $1,167.59 | $1,167.60 | $1,167.60 | |