| 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 | $235.45 | 8.780% | $256.1225 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.43 | 8.478% | $236.9485 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.87 | 5.467% | $240.3277 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.30 | 8.405% | $8.9976 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.30 | 12.406% | $228.5214 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.86 | 9.545% | $273.7091 | $273.71 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.72 | 3.579% | $72.2153 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.93 | $1,316.8421 | $1,316.85 | $1,316.80 | $1,316.70 | |