| 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 | $238.45 | 7.604% | $256.5817 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.37 | 6.773% | $15.3433 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.59 | 10.267% | $121.9443 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.65 | 5.273% | $159.6465 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.39 | 12.765% | $26.3757 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.82 | 9.331% | $27.136 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.70 | 13.761% | $22.4109 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.97 | $629.4384 | $629.44 | $629.50 | $629.30 | |