| 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 | $237.56 | 7.768% | $256.0137 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.75 | 4.822% | $206.2373 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.83 | 11.674% | $147.2198 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.99 | 12.649% | $281.6112 | $281.61 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.38 | 5.461% | $162.8107 | $162.81 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.34 | 8.528% | $68.7416 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.98 | 8.260% | $111.4861 | $111.49 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.83 | $1,234.1204 | $1,234.12 | $1,234.10 | $1,234.00 | |