| 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 | $237.37 | 8.871% | $258.4271 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.30 | 5.598% | $85.8512 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.58 | 6.511% | $164.6447 | $164.64 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.97 | 12.155% | $197.3592 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.85 | 7.329% | $194.1045 | $194.10 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.26 | 12.714% | $214.4497 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.45 | 5.556% | $205.2536 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.78 | $1,320.0900 | $1,320.08 | $1,320.10 | $1,320.10 | |