| 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 | $228.88 | 13.290% | $259.2982 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.51 | 4.542% | $53.8496 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.27 | 7.202% | $179.3168 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.74 | 4.723% | $208.1265 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.45 | 13.204% | $18.6221 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.26 | 10.124% | $197.4083 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.62 | 10.735% | $118.0657 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.73 | $1,034.6872 | $1,034.70 | $1,034.65 | $1,034.60 | |