| 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 | $235.88 | 8.692% | $256.3827 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.35 | 7.635% | $167.211 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.67 | 9.469% | $252.5121 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.85 | 10.333% | $77.0676 | $77.07 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.58 | 6.827% | $62.5793 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.53 | 3.444% | $112.2678 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.97 | 11.353% | $263.8732 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.83 | $1,191.8937 | $1,191.89 | $1,191.85 | $1,192.00 | |