| 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 | $236.61 | 8.527% | $256.7857 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.43 | 9.762% | $137.6745 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.35 | 9.375% | $40.8516 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.60 | 9.410% | $15.9739 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.98 | 7.244% | $235.9154 | $235.92 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.32 | 8.435% | $249.7475 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.77 | 6.426% | $71.0606 | $71.06 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.06 | $1,008.0092 | $1,008.01 | $1,007.95 | $1,008.10 | |