| 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 | $49.73 | 7.175% | $53.2981 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.45 | 11.272% | $42.7841 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.40 | 8.632% | $238.3386 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.63 | 5.478% | $113.526 | $113.53 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.57 | 10.162% | $150.4482 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.58 | 11.238% | $270.9535 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.77 | 13.125% | $117.3898 | $117.39 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.13 | $986.7383 | $986.74 | $986.80 | $986.70 | |