| 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 | $246.35 | 4.852% | $258.3029 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.38 | 12.690% | $130.0217 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.81 | 10.586% | $187.7861 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.72 | 12.281% | $137.7912 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.93 | 13.402% | $66.8278 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.38 | 5.463% | $38.3674 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.63 | 11.515% | $40.8479 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.20 | $859.9450 | $859.95 | $859.95 | $859.90 | |