| 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 | $236.30 | 8.632% | $256.6974 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.35 | 8.378% | $250.7325 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.51 | 8.265% | $214.9169 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.34 | 6.308% | $251.2483 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.32 | 6.382% | $163.1049 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.54 | 7.388% | $20.9836 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.28 | 12.234% | $185.5004 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.64 | $1,343.1840 | $1,343.18 | $1,343.20 | $1,343.10 | |