| 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 | $229.59 | 11.768% | $256.6082 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.49 | 13.814% | $16.4916 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.78 | 13.748% | $147.6222 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.78 | 11.321% | $7.5476 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.54 | 11.442% | $94.2131 | $94.21 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.85 | 10.844% | $81.8583 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.90 | 4.680% | $14.5505 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.93 | $618.8915 | $618.89 | $618.85 | $618.90 | |