| 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 | $214.79 | 12.308% | $241.2264 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.54 | 4.324% | $16.2119 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.93 | 3.238% | $20.5753 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.45 | 10.537% | $44.7122 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.78 | 10.720% | $161.4076 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.79 | 10.599% | $9.7217 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.90 | 11.732% | $15.5307 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.18 | $509.3858 | $509.39 | $509.40 | $509.30 | |