| 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 | $232.34 | 8.187% | $251.3617 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 8.202% | $8.5263 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.32 | 5.734% | $41.5746 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.53 | 9.268% | $249.7102 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.94 | 8.845% | $142.5216 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.51 | 11.285% | $155.2537 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.92 | 7.642% | $192.5931 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.44 | $1,041.5412 | $1,041.53 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.60 | |