| 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 | $244.26 | 6.230% | $259.4774 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.80 | 3.709% | $12.2377 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.99 | 5.638% | $138.3752 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.48 | 13.381% | $16.4176 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.64 | 12.249% | $42.2505 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.72 | 12.376% | $88.4624 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.43 | 12.200% | $10.5805 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.32 | $567.8013 | $567.81 | $567.85 | $567.90 | |