| 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 | $230.46 | 12.461% | $259.1776 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.70 | 6.542% | $16.7271 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.94 | 12.248% | $38.097 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.60 | 9.149% | $30.1251 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.47 | 12.236% | $141.9449 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.60 | 9.152% | $6.1125 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.31 | 8.634% | $13.3728 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.08 | $505.5570 | $505.56 | $505.60 | $505.50 | |