| 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 | $238.36 | 7.752% | $256.8377 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.50 | 9.266% | $36.6041 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.71 | 12.475% | $230.2476 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.96 | 13.343% | $83.8285 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.56 | 13.674% | $137.0454 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.27 | 8.457% | $90.3121 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.29 | 5.423% | $224.8567 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.65 | $1,059.7321 | $1,059.74 | $1,059.75 | $1,059.60 | |