| 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 | $202.48 | 10.312% | $223.3597 | $223.36 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.26 | 4.864% | $40.121 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.27 | 7.503% | $162.6198 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.52 | 8.674% | $53.8154 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.44 | 11.505% | $14.9863 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.36 | 9.655% | $9.1672 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.26 | 11.136% | $78.0842 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.59 | $582.1536 | $582.16 | $582.10 | $582.20 | |