| 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 | $234.96 | 9.275% | $256.7525 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.50 | 3.524% | $183.7551 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.70 | 9.114% | $48.774 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.63 | 12.807% | $281.6001 | $281.60 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.34 | 10.214% | $157.9807 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.83 | 11.667% | $110.3605 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.86 | 8.198% | $38.7998 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.82 | $1,078.0227 | $1,078.02 | $1,078.00 | $1,078.20 | |