| 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 | $231.28 | 11.598% | $258.1039 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.63 | 3.729% | $31.7722 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.80 | 9.332% | $103.6467 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.76 | 13.655% | $20.1851 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.32 | 13.703% | $9.4601 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.73 | 4.597% | $34.2346 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.28 | 5.297% | $49.7844 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $462.80 | $507.1870 | $507.18 | $507.20 | $507.20 | |