| 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 | $229.47 | 12.622% | $258.4337 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.84 | 3.392% | $84.616 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.98 | 6.476% | $30.8567 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.45 | 11.572% | $254.8862 | $254.89 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.38 | 10.476% | $107.5815 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.41 | 10.538% | $206.0539 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.48 | 7.372% | $168.0157 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.01 | $1,110.4437 | $1,110.45 | $1,110.45 | $1,110.50 | |