| 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 | $230.35 | 12.393% | $258.8973 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.26 | 13.636% | $180.9767 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.50 | 13.279% | $60.6043 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.46 | 9.688% | $144.1958 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.52 | 10.502% | $249.2041 | $249.20 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.28 | 7.747% | $38.0131 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.51 | 8.714% | $119.0527 | $119.05 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.88 | $1,050.9440 | $1,050.94 | $1,050.95 | $1,051.00 | |