| 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 | $232.89 | 9.253% | $254.4393 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.46 | 12.631% | $55.7073 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.81 | 8.822% | $67.2629 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.84 | 4.266% | $16.5157 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.35 | 6.583% | $31.2821 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.51 | 9.111% | $129.3074 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.74 | 12.327% | $32.2828 | $32.28 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.60 | $586.7975 | $586.80 | $586.80 | $586.80 | |