| 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 | $48.71 | 9.338% | $53.2585 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.53 | 6.785% | $71.0441 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.35 | 4.109% | $5.5698 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.86 | 8.491% | $240.6981 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.40 | 3.737% | $87.554 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.51 | 4.637% | $175.2774 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.46 | 6.605% | $79.3781 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.82 | $712.7800 | $712.78 | $712.80 | $712.90 | |