| 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 | $212.98 | 13.699% | $242.1561 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.47 | 8.520% | $54.77 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.70 | 12.348% | $180.5432 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.95 | 5.554% | $256.4434 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.35 | 12.341% | $183.509 | $183.51 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.79 | 3.426% | $17.3652 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.28 | 12.682% | $124.2657 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.52 | $1,059.0526 | $1,059.06 | $1,059.00 | $1,059.10 | |