| 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 | $229.75 | 12.466% | $258.3906 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.74 | 4.857% | $81.5158 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.38 | 6.231% | $60.9553 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.51 | 11.684% | $208.3018 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.26 | 8.368% | $42.5453 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.94 | 13.651% | $147.6781 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.93 | 8.254% | $134.1592 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.51 | $933.5461 | $933.56 | $933.55 | $933.60 | |