| 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 | $48.67 | 9.668% | $53.3754 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.55 | 10.201% | $21.5443 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.90 | 9.156% | $47.9195 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.58 | 10.245% | $157.1873 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.78 | 12.734% | $230.8567 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.38 | 7.762% | $81.231 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.37 | 11.615% | $175.6485 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.23 | $767.7627 | $767.77 | $767.80 | $767.70 | |