| 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 | $237.42 | 8.252% | $257.0119 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.82 | 5.700% | $242.9197 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.25 | 6.436% | $157.7914 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.48 | 9.527% | $174.6737 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.73 | 13.239% | $132.1839 | $132.18 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.95 | 9.328% | $153.0045 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.81 | 12.612% | $282.4422 | $282.44 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.46 | $1,400.0273 | $1,400.01 | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 | |