| 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 | $230.30 | 12.599% | $259.3155 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.50 | 11.462% | $78.5807 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.56 | 4.181% | $73.5101 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.62 | 12.533% | $92.9748 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.35 | 3.604% | $69.7773 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.49 | 3.402% | $50.1396 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.58 | 12.351% | $241.0828 | $241.08 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.40 | $865.3808 | $865.38 | $865.40 | $865.40 | |