| 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 | $230.77 | 12.221% | $258.9724 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.95 | 10.841% | $39.8473 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.33 | 6.814% | $189.4133 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.35 | 13.717% | $105.0176 | $105.02 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.66 | 8.567% | $59.3427 | $59.34 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.26 | 9.190% | $57.0627 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.86 | 6.175% | $143.1876 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.18 | $852.8436 | $852.84 | $852.80 | $852.80 | |