| 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 | $238.30 | 8.418% | $258.3601 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.44 | 11.750% | $27.3117 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.51 | 3.187% | $143.9562 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.45 | 8.326% | $231.2218 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.89 | 9.442% | $171.7036 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.68 | 9.778% | $112.7201 | $112.72 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.49 | 13.379% | $71.9843 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.76 | $1,017.2578 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.20 | $1,017.30 | |