| 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 | $232.71 | 8.757% | $253.0884 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.67 | 8.232% | $38.6064 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.36 | 8.344% | $269.0832 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.92 | 4.116% | $226.8896 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.73 | 10.551% | $80.4037 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.75 | 6.791% | $182.3456 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.60 | 7.781% | $84.7159 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.74 | $1,135.1328 | $1,135.14 | $1,135.15 | $1,135.10 | |