| 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 | $236.55 | 9.268% | $258.4735 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.95 | 4.280% | $224.1499 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.31 | 10.305% | $69.8341 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.53 | 8.666% | $180.9615 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.25 | 8.305% | $203.8842 | $203.88 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.86 | 7.419% | $27.7786 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.39 | 3.756% | $48.1324 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.84 | $1,013.2142 | $1,013.20 | $1,013.25 | $1,013.20 | |