| 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 | $237.70 | 7.746% | $256.1122 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.29 | 13.478% | $185.2982 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.85 | 3.505% | $184.0836 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.85 | 9.511% | $18.4526 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.71 | 10.618% | $231.977 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.50 | 13.119% | $247.165 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.57 | 9.578% | $154.0338 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.47 | $1,277.1224 | $1,277.12 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.20 | |