| 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 | $226.57 | 12.669% | $255.2742 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.98 | 8.625% | $17.3583 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.96 | 10.250% | $45.1584 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.96 | 13.701% | $125.0256 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.34 | 12.808% | $185.3887 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 4.661% | $15.5108 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.35 | 3.783% | $9.7037 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.98 | $653.4197 | $653.42 | $653.40 | $653.50 | |