| 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 | $238.45 | 8.433% | $258.5585 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.94 | 7.414% | $72.9771 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.39 | 4.121% | $60.7963 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.98 | 12.614% | $12.365 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.85 | 7.126% | $30.9059 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.80 | 10.419% | $14.1336 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.46 | 9.180% | $129.3346 | $129.33 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.87 | $579.0710 | $579.08 | $579.10 | $579.10 | |