| 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 | $47.50 | 13.107% | $53.7258 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.51 | 11.443% | $51.8321 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.35 | 11.304% | $87.2067 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.95 | 7.761% | $148.6563 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.81 | 13.505% | $235.8747 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.73 | 11.786% | $244.5095 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.83 | 9.675% | $240.0018 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.68 | $1,061.8069 | $1,061.81 | $1,061.80 | $1,061.80 | |