| 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 | $238.48 | 8.583% | $258.9487 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.83 | 9.558% | $176.2021 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.59 | 9.435% | $219.5157 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.53 | 4.644% | $32.9943 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.88 | 6.212% | $67.8482 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.58 | 4.394% | $121.7025 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.29 | 12.193% | $164.1271 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.18 | $1,041.3386 | $1,041.34 | $1,041.35 | $1,041.20 | |