| 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 | $231.36 | 11.794% | $258.6466 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.96 | 6.845% | $70.475 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.54 | 5.368% | $149.1379 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.28 | 13.766% | $26.4847 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.48 | 7.858% | $172.0119 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.87 | 11.492% | $259.6314 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.93 | 10.533% | $22.0292 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.42 | $958.4167 | $958.42 | $958.50 | $958.30 | |