| 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 | $228.52 | 12.529% | $257.1513 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.88 | 8.615% | $16.1619 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.67 | 6.775% | $87.2031 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.81 | 13.375% | $39.4658 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.27 | 10.745% | $267.1945 | $267.19 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.48 | 3.762% | $19.1752 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.77 | 13.535% | $21.3105 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.40 | $707.6623 | $707.66 | $707.65 | $707.80 | |