| 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 | $237.74 | 7.850% | $256.4026 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.85 | 8.744% | $248.8606 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.56 | 3.182% | $186.3054 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.74 | 10.261% | $154.0787 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.31 | 11.214% | $103.7738 | $103.77 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.92 | 8.411% | $123.5018 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.45 | 6.185% | $53.5703 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.57 | $1,126.4932 | $1,126.49 | $1,126.45 | $1,126.60 | |