| 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 | $235.35 | 10.301% | $259.5934 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.51 | 13.384% | $42.5303 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.48 | 12.607% | $11.8012 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.85 | 8.405% | $226.4038 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.58 | 8.442% | $17.9797 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.80 | 13.748% | $71.4337 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.97 | 12.306% | $187.5173 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.54 | $817.2594 | $817.25 | $817.30 | $817.20 | |