| 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 | 11.485% | $52.9554 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.57 | 13.448% | $176.4911 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.28 | 10.310% | $6.9275 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.29 | 4.162% | $258.6238 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.82 | 13.636% | $45.2499 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.57 | 10.396% | $27.1243 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.65 | 10.372% | $270.0251 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.68 | $837.3971 | $837.40 | $837.40 | $837.30 | |