| 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 | $48.88 | 8.780% | $53.1717 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.51 | 5.611% | $24.8291 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.56 | 8.632% | $212.4407 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.69 | 13.628% | $185.9977 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.30 | 5.399% | $199.5203 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.90 | 12.678% | $232.004 | $232.00 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.55 | 13.682% | $197.2951 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.39 | $1,105.2586 | $1,105.26 | $1,105.25 | $1,105.20 | |