| 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 | $236.75 | 8.835% | $257.6669 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.95 | 3.373% | $15.4543 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.95 | 7.338% | $181.3476 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.62 | 9.416% | $111.1885 | $111.19 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.30 | 12.663% | $247.07 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.25 | 12.184% | $38.423 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.25 | 9.596% | $158.0922 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.07 | $1,009.2425 | $1,009.24 | $1,009.20 | $1,009.30 | |