| 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 | $236.50 | 8.128% | $255.7227 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.39 | 7.643% | $208.1708 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.42 | 3.514% | $213.6736 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.30 | 6.738% | $13.1288 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.75 | 11.268% | $18.6374 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.36 | 9.226% | $152.2174 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.64 | 8.829% | $186.7941 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.36 | $1,048.3448 | $1,048.34 | $1,048.30 | $1,048.30 | |