| 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 | $231.90 | 11.550% | $258.6845 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.35 | 3.498% | $12.782 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.34 | 9.446% | $78.0788 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.46 | 9.704% | $13.6691 | $13.67 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.50 | 7.491% | $59.6575 | $59.66 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.75 | 9.748% | $177.5174 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.73 | 5.440% | $208.4865 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.03 | $808.8758 | $808.88 | $808.90 | $809.00 | |