| 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 | $168.61 | 8.577% | $183.0717 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 11.205% | $56.2475 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.49 | 12.668% | $229.2681 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.28 | 7.707% | $37.999 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.94 | 9.708% | $256.6509 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.66 | 3.265% | $241.289 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.60 | 3.278% | $54.3242 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.16 | $1,058.8504 | $1,058.85 | $1,058.80 | $1,058.90 | |