| 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 | $235.96 | 9.489% | $258.3502 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.79 | 12.843% | $39.2581 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.62 | 8.151% | $28.7898 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.57 | 11.345% | $87.4838 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.80 | 6.725% | $83.0321 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.31 | 10.759% | $179.7729 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.32 | 12.324% | $267.6906 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.37 | $944.3775 | $944.37 | $944.40 | $944.50 | |