| 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 | $236.77 | 8.297% | $256.4148 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.45 | 8.573% | $252.3779 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.55 | 4.859% | $85.5125 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.36 | 9.376% | $157.8952 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.48 | 6.161% | $13.2489 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 10.170% | $272.0097 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.65 | 8.747% | $160.5649 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.16 | $1,198.0239 | $1,198.02 | $1,198.00 | $1,198.00 | |