| 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 | $232.90 | 10.549% | $257.4686 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.30 | 5.561% | $12.984 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.35 | 8.597% | $127.4386 | $127.44 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.41 | 4.509% | $24.4656 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.69 | 6.763% | $110.7026 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.77 | 6.149% | $122.8887 | $122.89 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.49 | 6.601% | $83.6711 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.91 | $739.6192 | $739.62 | $739.60 | $739.70 | |