| 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 | $48.94 | 8.782% | $53.2379 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.50 | 5.218% | $106.7963 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.31 | 8.341% | $58.84 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.75 | 7.710% | $146.2163 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.82 | 7.173% | $37.3176 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.41 | 7.266% | $231.0617 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.81 | 9.331% | $71.9507 | $71.95 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.54 | $705.4205 | $705.43 | $705.40 | $705.40 | |