| 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 | $236.30 | 9.579% | $258.9352 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.90 | 11.518% | $37.8046 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.37 | 10.781% | $103.4362 | $103.44 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.79 | 8.605% | $25.8371 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.63 | 4.637% | $6.9374 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.44 | 8.228% | $80.5649 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.45 | 5.206% | $73.0656 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.88 | $586.5810 | $586.59 | $586.60 | $586.50 | |