| 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 | $229.48 | 12.774% | $258.7938 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.88 | 12.585% | $57.2832 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.31 | 12.134% | $78.8414 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.83 | 3.620% | $175.9778 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.65 | 4.611% | $9.0489 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.36 | 6.514% | $13.1651 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.55 | 11.843% | $269.0383 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.06 | $862.1485 | $862.15 | $862.20 | $862.10 | |