| 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 | $138.46 | 13.744% | $157.4899 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.93 | 4.724% | $30.2967 | $30.30 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.35 | 12.341% | $14.9975 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.35 | 11.134% | $24.8384 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.34 | 13.665% | $258.406 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.88 | 9.622% | $36.0437 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.40 | 5.145% | $79.2793 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.71 | $601.3515 | $601.36 | $601.40 | $601.30 | |