| 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 | $224.61 | 13.343% | $254.5797 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.51 | 13.362% | $7.3799 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.95 | 11.288% | $23.3148 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.35 | 10.425% | $40.1395 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.34 | 9.498% | $195.2787 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.98 | 12.547% | $21.3614 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.72 | 4.289% | $130.0692 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.46 | $672.1232 | $672.12 | $672.15 | $672.20 | |