| 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 | $52.95 | 9.681% | $58.0761 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.55 | 5.464% | $162.9946 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.67 | 9.288% | $230.237 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.36 | 11.859% | $257.6784 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.77 | 7.588% | $243.9773 | $243.98 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.33 | 12.692% | $248.2943 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.62 | 11.411% | $86.4772 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.25 | $1,287.7349 | $1,287.74 | $1,287.85 | $1,287.80 | |