| 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 | $242.33 | 6.568% | $258.2462 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.48 | 9.504% | $73.8933 | $73.89 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.62 | 10.745% | $108.1093 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.53 | 8.221% | $238.6598 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.65 | 3.356% | $186.7126 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.66 | 12.136% | $265.3811 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.37 | 11.484% | $37.2022 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.64 | $1,168.2045 | $1,168.20 | $1,168.20 | $1,168.20 | |