| 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 | $236.75 | 8.592% | $257.0916 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.32 | 11.302% | $168.4222 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.26 | 13.480% | $52.4958 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.75 | 8.564% | $16.0132 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.26 | 3.329% | $228.6257 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.94 | 6.464% | $123.4344 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.55 | 13.805% | $37.0435 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.83 | $883.1264 | $883.12 | $883.15 | $883.00 | |