| 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 | $230.35 | 12.200% | $258.4527 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.83 | 3.741% | $50.6567 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.32 | 9.119% | $69.0942 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.92 | 4.685% | $17.7127 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.76 | 7.619% | $247.2654 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.53 | 4.426% | $206.2727 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.37 | 11.673% | $9.347 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.08 | $858.8014 | $858.80 | $858.75 | $858.90 | |