| 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 | $185.30 | 12.819% | $209.0536 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.53 | 10.750% | $59.2845 | $59.28 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.74 | 7.782% | $30.9765 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.47 | 4.219% | $15.0805 | $15.08 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.95 | 7.616% | $95.7244 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.60 | 13.362% | $143.5163 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.41 | 3.572% | $25.2819 | $25.28 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.00 | $578.9177 | $578.91 | $578.95 | $579.00 | |