| 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 | $238.57 | 7.712% | $256.9685 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.68 | 10.819% | $39.5402 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.30 | 6.677% | $178.4706 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.78 | 5.427% | $238.0331 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.40 | 7.444% | $73.4917 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.81 | 8.271% | $216.3363 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.97 | 13.788% | $86.4447 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.51 | $1,089.2851 | $1,089.28 | $1,089.30 | $1,089.20 | |