| 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 | $47.34 | 12.153% | $53.0932 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.97 | 9.803% | $12.0454 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.32 | 11.504% | $257.9311 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.56 | 9.731% | $87.302 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.50 | 7.491% | $111.2532 | $111.25 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.33 | 9.517% | $258.8215 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.72 | 7.494% | $237.2608 | $237.26 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.74 | $1,017.7072 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.70 | |