| 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 | $235.77 | 8.253% | $255.2281 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.98 | 9.232% | $37.117 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.63 | 7.700% | $43.7585 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.33 | 8.435% | $159.7573 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.90 | 9.843% | $242.6432 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 13.368% | $6.0312 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.64 | 10.445% | $218.2835 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.57 | $962.8188 | $962.82 | $962.85 | $962.80 | |