| 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 | $243.68 | 6.142% | $258.6468 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.81 | 9.848% | $31.6472 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.37 | 12.595% | $265.0149 | $265.01 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.67 | 7.282% | $156.2777 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.34 | 8.696% | $32.9784 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.57 | 9.729% | $159.7325 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.41 | 5.529% | $224.1541 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.85 | $1,128.4516 | $1,128.45 | $1,128.50 | $1,128.40 | |