| 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 | $236.73 | 8.779% | $257.5125 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.70 | 13.104% | $73.1783 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.83 | 8.131% | $252.8427 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.73 | 7.458% | $45.9168 | $45.92 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.91 | 3.418% | $27.8298 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.68 | 7.859% | $257.4379 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.26 | 12.214% | $224.7198 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.84 | $1,139.4378 | $1,139.44 | $1,139.45 | $1,139.30 | |