| 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 | $238.72 | 7.834% | $257.4213 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.58 | 3.271% | $132.7859 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.78 | 10.118% | $238.7138 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.62 | 6.733% | $42.2876 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.50 | 8.241% | $157.4907 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.72 | 7.428% | $207.0352 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.44 | 10.821% | $122.3907 | $122.39 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.36 | $1,158.1252 | $1,158.13 | $1,158.15 | $1,158.10 | |