| 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 | $240.95 | 9.125% | $262.9367 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.34 | 13.410% | $154.6232 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.54 | 3.299% | $117.2857 | $117.29 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.42 | 9.363% | $257.4624 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.36 | 9.165% | $206.7148 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.77 | 5.759% | $17.7358 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.84 | 12.287% | $212.0428 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.22 | $1,228.8014 | $1,228.80 | $1,228.80 | $1,228.70 | |