| 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 | $14.60 | 5.850% | $15.4541 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.91 | 10.632% | $26.4521 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.58 | 9.717% | $240.9166 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.63 | 13.195% | $230.499 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.88 | 10.751% | $35.3074 | $35.31 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.89 | 13.149% | $263.5127 | $263.51 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.27 | 5.512% | $194.427 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.76 | $1,006.5689 | $1,006.57 | $1,006.55 | $1,006.60 | |