| 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 | $228.29 | 13.168% | $258.3512 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.79 | 3.693% | $38.1487 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.34 | 6.306% | $37.5685 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.38 | 12.661% | $49.999 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.60 | 3.734% | $12.0331 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.96 | 8.190% | $230.4014 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.83 | 12.567% | $230.571 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.19 | $857.0729 | $857.07 | $857.05 | $857.10 | |