| 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 | $236.28 | 9.139% | $257.8736 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.76 | 12.508% | $147.1155 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.95 | 4.490% | $39.654 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.81 | 12.216% | $18.8635 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 12.465% | $257.4211 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.41 | 7.365% | $202.2864 | $202.29 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.25 | 13.433% | $33.1792 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.35 | $956.3933 | $956.39 | $956.35 | $956.50 | |