| 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 | $240.85 | 7.204% | $258.2008 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.68 | 12.657% | $39.0694 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.78 | 5.861% | $147.9725 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.26 | 7.867% | $122.1702 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.94 | 5.605% | $93.9251 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.36 | 10.535% | $51.244 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.54 | 13.121% | $182.7357 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.41 | $895.3177 | $895.32 | $895.30 | $895.30 | |