| 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 | $237.79 | 7.752% | $256.2235 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.72 | 13.623% | $112.1686 | $112.17 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.93 | 13.603% | $270.2956 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.52 | 5.136% | $142.4803 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.62 | 8.173% | $87.2091 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.45 | 10.245% | $176.8881 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.44 | 8.372% | $86.0907 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.47 | $1,131.3559 | $1,131.36 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.40 | |