| 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 | $237.41 | 8.376% | $257.2955 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.49 | 5.210% | $41.5474 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.68 | 9.374% | $219.4917 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.38 | 5.333% | $216.3329 | $216.33 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.48 | 10.747% | $122.3533 | $122.35 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.91 | 3.258% | $127.947 | $127.95 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.76 | 7.350% | $90.9899 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.11 | $1,075.9577 | $1,075.96 | $1,076.00 | $1,075.90 | |