| 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 | $231.95 | 11.425% | $258.4503 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.86 | 9.345% | $68.7343 | $68.73 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.47 | 5.862% | $176.2285 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.47 | 7.298% | $126.043 | $126.04 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.71 | 11.303% | $132.1278 | $132.13 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.29 | 6.436% | $38.6256 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.35 | 10.582% | $63.4188 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.10 | $863.6283 | $863.63 | $863.70 | $863.50 | |