| 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 | $240.87 | 7.413% | $258.7257 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.97 | 11.320% | $34.4758 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.45 | 13.233% | $199.7996 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.76 | 3.500% | $223.3116 | $223.31 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.50 | 4.670% | $13.0838 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.29 | 10.136% | $37.7656 | $37.77 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.47 | 6.430% | $169.7239 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.31 | $936.8860 | $936.89 | $936.90 | $936.90 | |