| 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 | $238.47 | 8.332% | $258.3393 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.44 | 10.520% | $172.8975 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.84 | 9.427% | $130.043 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.71 | 11.864% | $41.0653 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.82 | 13.586% | $32.7355 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.72 | 7.774% | $129.027 | $129.03 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.52 | 10.690% | $92.4483 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.52 | $856.5559 | $856.57 | $856.60 | $856.40 | |