| 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 | $238.79 | 7.216% | $256.0211 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.98 | 12.538% | $200.2951 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.72 | 6.866% | $48.8591 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.59 | 13.636% | $229.0788 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.44 | 11.694% | $176.968 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.83 | 9.582% | $119.2581 | $119.26 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.88 | 13.180% | $205.8518 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.23 | $1,236.3320 | $1,236.34 | $1,236.30 | $1,236.50 | |