| 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 | $237.76 | 8.731% | $258.5188 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 4.669% | $42.3595 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.43 | 9.376% | $269.5353 | $269.54 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.33 | 6.637% | $11.0156 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.28 | 11.513% | $227.7988 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.69 | 13.384% | $241.1564 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.46 | 8.675% | $167.8594 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.42 | $1,218.2438 | $1,218.26 | $1,218.20 | $1,218.30 | |