| 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 | $237.84 | 8.708% | $258.5511 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.54 | 11.454% | $34.0381 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.58 | 13.114% | $18.7543 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.91 | 8.265% | $38.878 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.41 | 13.617% | $99.3126 | $99.31 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.28 | 10.358% | $26.7949 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.38 | 4.242% | $62.9413 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.94 | $539.2703 | $539.26 | $539.30 | $539.30 | |