| 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 | $225.40 | 12.615% | $253.8342 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.86 | 9.453% | $17.3592 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.74 | 5.126% | $197.3636 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.32 | 4.727% | $17.0914 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.81 | 8.241% | $22.525 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.62 | 3.666% | $52.4757 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.97 | 3.135% | $13.3766 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.72 | $574.0257 | $574.03 | $574.10 | $574.10 | |