| 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 | $238.70 | 6.138% | $253.3514 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.36 | 12.561% | $159.1162 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.79 | 10.643% | $63.9406 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.84 | 11.331% | $17.6348 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.96 | 13.593% | $48.7996 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.28 | 12.383% | $8.1815 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.62 | 7.495% | $64.0885 | $64.09 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.55 | $615.1126 | $615.11 | $615.15 | $615.10 | |