| 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 | $235.71 | 9.502% | $258.1072 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.97 | 7.533% | $178.4725 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.84 | 10.156% | $50.4955 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.37 | 6.797% | $158.4547 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.37 | 12.188% | $127.1875 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.85 | 5.833% | $49.5828 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.75 | 3.368% | $76.2339 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.86 | $898.5341 | $898.53 | $898.55 | $898.60 | |