| 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 | $238.62 | 8.538% | $258.9934 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.66 | 10.640% | $98.0934 | $98.09 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.92 | 12.844% | $163.5335 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.66 | 6.586% | $120.0798 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.35 | 3.485% | $216.6458 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.81 | 9.758% | $188.5752 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.91 | 8.109% | $182.6069 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.93 | $1,228.5280 | $1,228.53 | $1,228.60 | $1,228.50 | |