| 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 | $226.58 | 9.686% | $248.5265 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.98 | 9.593% | $12.0333 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.52 | 3.494% | $30.5514 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.73 | 13.234% | $46.1202 | $46.12 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.27 | 4.773% | $115.5332 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.83 | 6.635% | $57.4016 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.36 | 8.435% | $17.74 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.27 | $527.9062 | $527.90 | $527.95 | $527.80 | |