| 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 | $238.85 | 7.715% | $257.2773 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.75 | 13.607% | $278.0531 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.41 | 11.826% | $199.5088 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.42 | 3.116% | $40.6483 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.96 | 3.532% | $168.7157 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.82 | 7.398% | $18.0643 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.84 | 7.776% | $153.9472 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.05 | $1,116.2147 | $1,116.22 | $1,116.20 | $1,116.20 | |