| 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 | $235.41 | 9.705% | $258.2565 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.55 | 5.234% | $157.3774 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.60 | 12.454% | $40.0336 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.26 | 6.257% | $173.4752 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.29 | 11.763% | $53.9704 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.59 | 9.270% | $73.8556 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.90 | 3.212% | $213.5456 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.60 | $970.5143 | $970.53 | $970.55 | $970.60 | |