| 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 | $237.53 | 8.678% | $258.1429 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.57 | 3.557% | $58.5822 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.34 | 13.476% | $194.4298 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.62 | 7.473% | $39.3566 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.79 | 10.530% | $211.9855 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.25 | 10.213% | $35.5437 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.50 | 7.497% | $241.3308 | $241.33 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.60 | $1,039.3715 | $1,039.37 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.30 | |