| 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 | $237.42 | 8.774% | $258.2512 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.40 | 5.805% | $70.2545 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.97 | 7.364% | $41.8398 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.71 | 12.557% | $86.3425 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.92 | 5.355% | $238.018 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.46 | 3.775% | $23.3079 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.84 | 12.627% | $152.9925 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.72 | $871.0064 | $871.00 | $871.00 | $871.00 | |