| 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 | $227.70 | 13.411% | $258.2368 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.63 | 9.136% | $202.5892 | $202.59 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.47 | 5.210% | $121.486 | $121.49 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.99 | 10.344% | $59.5747 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.73 | 3.301% | $32.7774 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.85 | 8.524% | $156.1118 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.91 | 6.276% | $257.0923 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.28 | $1,087.8682 | $1,087.87 | $1,087.90 | $1,087.90 | |