| 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 | $243.33 | 6.248% | $258.5333 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.58 | 6.210% | $179.0488 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.65 | 10.257% | $35.9989 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.45 | 7.720% | $22.0287 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.36 | 8.193% | $88.0258 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.25 | 13.396% | $218.0038 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.89 | 10.228% | $52.7882 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.51 | $854.4275 | $854.43 | $854.50 | $854.30 | |