| 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 | $229.45 | 12.125% | $257.2708 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.62 | 9.126% | $106.5288 | $106.53 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.67 | 12.209% | $32.1703 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.70 | 5.677% | $208.9234 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.63 | 6.211% | $164.2341 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.26 | 12.285% | $58.6801 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.42 | 8.838% | $30.9318 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.75 | $858.7393 | $858.73 | $858.75 | $858.70 | |