| 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 | $214.52 | 12.866% | $242.1201 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.56 | 11.189% | $17.301 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.27 | 4.128% | $23.1893 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.84 | 12.143% | $45.7992 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.94 | 7.121% | $172.4005 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.74 | 6.448% | $31.6576 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.75 | 6.364% | $45.4706 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.62 | $577.9383 | $577.94 | $577.90 | $578.00 | |