| 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 | $47.50 | 13.375% | $53.8531 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.34 | 9.834% | $132.1742 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.49 | 12.432% | $172.5719 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.74 | 3.734% | $14.2531 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.48 | 5.514% | $225.2513 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.69 | 12.251% | $230.8891 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.30 | 11.249% | $33.7084 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.54 | $862.7011 | $862.69 | $862.65 | $862.90 | |