| 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 | $231.98 | 11.234% | $258.0406 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.97 | 11.146% | $6.6354 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.93 | 7.164% | $257.1186 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.73 | 9.203% | $17.1776 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.98 | 9.357% | $171.6686 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.75 | 7.148% | $131.5242 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.40 | 8.600% | $71.0244 | $71.02 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.74 | $913.1894 | $913.19 | $913.15 | $913.10 | |