| 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 | $234.48 | 13.171% | $265.3634 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.31 | 12.643% | $10.4871 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.56 | 13.820% | $72.344 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 5.730% | $168.523 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.43 | 4.453% | $29.696 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.54 | 7.326% | $235.6235 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.58 | 10.432% | $70.2127 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.29 | $852.2497 | $852.24 | $852.20 | $852.20 | |