| 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 | $234.95 | 9.710% | $257.7636 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.35 | 8.855% | $160.3978 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.63 | 8.253% | $94.8621 | $94.86 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.32 | 10.471% | $241.1803 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.35 | 13.119% | $227.7651 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.83 | 9.232% | $72.9997 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.25 | 9.645% | $223.9499 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.68 | $1,278.9185 | $1,278.92 | $1,278.90 | $1,279.00 | |