| 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 | $34.25 | 8.740% | $37.2435 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.88 | 5.270% | $219.888 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.83 | 12.678% | $57.2742 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.67 | 5.418% | $145.129 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.68 | 5.206% | $258.4701 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.82 | 7.187% | $254.9121 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.68 | 13.288% | $263.5985 | $263.60 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.81 | $1,236.5154 | $1,236.51 | $1,236.50 | $1,236.50 | |