| 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 | $47.88 | 11.555% | $53.4125 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.36 | 5.209% | $27.7331 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.73 | 7.386% | $126.4255 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.49 | 13.405% | $233.0359 | $233.04 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.97 | 10.235% | $182.957 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.66 | 13.344% | $231.9698 | $231.97 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.93 | 9.298% | $53.4795 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.02 | $909.0133 | $909.02 | $909.05 | $909.00 | |