| 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 | $230.89 | 12.120% | $258.8739 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.76 | 3.652% | $203.9457 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 7.350% | $78.6983 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.83 | 6.196% | $18.9347 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.59 | 3.304% | $20.2373 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.54 | 9.768% | $182.8076 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.87 | 8.469% | $101.8199 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.79 | $865.3174 | $865.32 | $865.30 | $865.20 | |