| 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 | $48.46 | 9.437% | $53.0332 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.36 | 9.582% | $56.2813 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.67 | 11.288% | $35.2449 | $35.24 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.45 | 12.701% | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.95 | 3.612% | $252.7615 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.38 | 9.727% | $55.2805 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.96 | 8.282% | $258.7507 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.23 | $918.1021 | $918.09 | $918.15 | $918.20 | |