| 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 | $230.33 | 12.286% | $258.6283 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.96 | 8.559% | $239.872 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.98 | 6.239% | $37.1624 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.27 | 6.236% | $9.8481 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.39 | 7.107% | $83.9612 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.77 | 12.180% | $47.9794 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.76 | 10.298% | $136.5048 | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.46 | $813.9562 | $813.95 | $813.95 | $814.00 | |