| 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 | $238.73 | 8.652% | $259.3849 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.93 | 3.663% | $240.4256 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.28 | 12.760% | $92.7789 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.43 | 3.873% | $43.0346 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.57 | 13.313% | $179.6804 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.55 | 11.646% | $36.3408 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.68 | 10.413% | $156.4331 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.17 | $1,008.0783 | $1,008.07 | $1,008.20 | $1,008.00 | |