| 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 | $227.94 | 13.838% | $259.4823 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.31 | 4.355% | $11.8026 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.58 | 13.864% | $46.206 | $46.21 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.82 | 6.474% | $59.4338 | $59.43 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.74 | 8.313% | $22.4641 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.57 | 9.658% | $7.2045 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.51 | 7.514% | $170.4204 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.47 | $577.0137 | $577.00 | $577.00 | $577.00 | |