| 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 | $236.79 | 8.635% | $257.2368 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.32 | 11.859% | $107.7426 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.67 | 9.405% | $89.3511 | $89.35 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.61 | 11.496% | $177.9588 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.90 | 10.450% | $111.4441 | $111.44 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.28 | 12.838% | $280.1542 | $280.15 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.31 | 5.818% | $73.3425 | $73.34 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.88 | $1,097.2301 | $1,097.22 | $1,097.25 | $1,097.20 | |