| 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 | $230.48 | 12.104% | $258.3773 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.65 | 5.572% | $95.701 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.77 | 13.713% | $80.4747 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.90 | 5.560% | $120.2328 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.74 | 8.324% | $74.4619 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.60 | 11.495% | $98.7846 | $98.78 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.80 | 5.169% | $237.4716 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.94 | $965.5039 | $965.49 | $965.50 | $965.60 | |