| 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 | $238.73 | 8.356% | $258.6783 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.26 | 11.652% | $88.4954 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.28 | 13.697% | $259.5475 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.73 | 6.476% | $202.0169 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.79 | 12.856% | $161.1471 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.70 | 12.555% | $57.0654 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.54 | 11.380% | $39.5845 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.03 | $1,066.5351 | $1,066.55 | $1,066.55 | $1,066.50 | |