| 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 | $48.99 | 8.189% | $53.0018 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.45 | 8.792% | $24.4238 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.69 | 8.171% | $172.7383 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.61 | 10.197% | $93.2377 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.65 | 12.508% | $144.7415 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.45 | 8.592% | $178.5795 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.77 | 13.205% | $118.6049 | $118.60 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.61 | $785.3275 | $785.32 | $785.35 | $785.20 | |