| 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 | $48.99 | 8.774% | $53.2884 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.99 | 13.740% | $136.4766 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.58 | 5.260% | $215.3409 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.62 | 9.794% | $13.856 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.27 | 4.372% | $106.7412 | $106.74 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.28 | 12.236% | $271.9254 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.39 | 6.476% | $77.078 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.12 | $874.7065 | $874.72 | $874.80 | $874.70 | |