| 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 | $236.79 | 9.358% | $258.9488 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.89 | 5.364% | $82.068 | $82.07 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.87 | 6.500% | $97.8416 | $97.84 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.66 | 7.361% | $33.9905 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.36 | 5.638% | $22.5643 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.37 | 11.160% | $120.4641 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.37 | 11.801% | $218.4256 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.31 | $834.3029 | $834.30 | $834.30 | $834.30 | |