| 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 | $234.43 | 10.207% | $258.3583 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.52 | 3.534% | $37.8106 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.51 | 8.143% | $154.1146 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.33 | 6.451% | $137.6731 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.89 | 13.126% | $283.8218 | $283.82 | $283.80 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.88 | 12.689% | $40.4328 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.48 | 12.406% | $225.3515 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.04 | $1,137.5627 | $1,137.55 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.60 | |