| 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 | $237.57 | 8.258% | $257.1885 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.47 | 3.451% | $91.5231 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.57 | 12.270% | $29.8301 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.36 | 10.636% | $10.3555 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.39 | 12.625% | $8.323 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.50 | 8.275% | $151.0436 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.96 | 5.590% | $35.8584 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.82 | $584.1222 | $584.12 | $584.10 | $584.10 | |