| 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 | $237.48 | 8.337% | $257.2787 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.72 | 5.211% | $148.0529 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.83 | 8.254% | $152.4541 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.36 | 4.680% | $7.7044 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.62 | 6.622% | $224.5673 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.56 | 7.494% | $32.8502 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.26 | 10.760% | $139.8456 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.83 | $962.7532 | $962.75 | $962.75 | $962.90 | |