| 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 | $234.78 | 9.814% | $257.8213 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.94 | 7.687% | $136.6979 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.50 | 11.732% | $181.5645 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.45 | 12.738% | $117.7548 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.57 | 5.643% | $258.3711 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.66 | 5.543% | $218.1152 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.25 | 5.410% | $9.7504 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.15 | $1,180.0752 | $1,180.07 | $1,180.00 | $1,180.20 | |