| 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 | $236.65 | 8.792% | $257.4563 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 3.239% | $8.1352 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.34 | 3.255% | $117.0292 | $117.03 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.57 | 4.736% | $80.1964 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.58 | 4.745% | $239.4261 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.32 | 4.596% | $241.9515 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.88 | 6.804% | $208.1396 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.22 | $1,152.3343 | $1,152.35 | $1,152.40 | $1,152.30 | |