| 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 | $230.95 | 13.645% | $262.4631 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.95 | 3.532% | $15.478 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.48 | 11.697% | $53.0337 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.76 | 4.350% | $189.6666 | $189.67 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.57 | 10.285% | $52.4626 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.70 | 6.813% | $56.2905 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.71 | 7.705% | $194.6337 | $194.63 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.12 | $824.0282 | $824.02 | $824.05 | $824.10 | |