| 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 | $235.73 | 8.280% | $255.2484 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.71 | 11.533% | $161.3994 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.80 | 4.595% | $124.2589 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.56 | 8.187% | $118.5297 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.34 | 11.396% | $37.1394 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.56 | 8.525% | $217.6577 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.92 | 5.618% | $262.9043 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.62 | $1,177.1378 | $1,177.14 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.10 | |