| 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 | $237.86 | 8.197% | $257.3574 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.83 | 6.339% | $22.1504 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.39 | 13.270% | $270.0244 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.28 | 5.601% | $29.864 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.43 | 11.673% | $79.768 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.48 | 9.340% | $187.4962 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.98 | 10.186% | $245.6927 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.25 | $1,092.3531 | $1,092.35 | $1,092.30 | $1,092.50 | |