| 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 | $237.96 | 7.619% | $256.0902 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.87 | 5.502% | $168.666 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.74 | 12.635% | $210.3346 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.79 | 9.546% | $9.6291 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.30 | 8.218% | $270.8697 | $270.87 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.68 | 3.504% | $136.2941 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.57 | 3.466% | $110.2637 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.91 | $1,162.1474 | $1,162.14 | $1,162.15 | $1,162.20 | |