| 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 | $49.60 | 7.762% | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.41 | 10.210% | $16.9834 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.65 | 8.352% | $230.4105 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.63 | 11.179% | $186.3694 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.41 | 5.704% | $167.4457 | $167.45 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.61 | 13.481% | $216.3061 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.38 | 12.256% | $276.5763 | $276.58 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.69 | $1,147.5414 | $1,147.55 | $1,147.55 | $1,147.60 | |