| 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 | $237.45 | 8.274% | $257.0966 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.36 | 12.176% | $90.1446 | $90.14 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.98 | 8.850% | $261.2182 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.56 | 3.198% | $138.8632 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.83 | 12.375% | $158.2577 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.98 | 7.165% | $178.9441 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.53 | 10.150% | $253.9288 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.69 | $1,338.4532 | $1,338.45 | $1,338.45 | $1,338.40 | |