| 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 | $229.50 | 12.453% | $258.0796 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.94 | 8.800% | $108.7347 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.53 | 6.159% | $205.4495 | $205.45 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.98 | 5.526% | $158.2679 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.89 | 7.628% | $83.8314 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.91 | 9.634% | $188.4718 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.29 | 10.389% | $269.6693 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.04 | $1,272.5042 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.50 | |