| 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 | $237.47 | 8.625% | $257.9518 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.97 | 10.803% | $278.0823 | $278.08 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.65 | 12.175% | $139.8261 | $139.83 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.99 | 10.485% | $102.74 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.26 | 8.388% | $196.4641 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.71 | 7.630% | $50.274 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.25 | 10.696% | $211.7061 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.30 | $1,237.0444 | $1,237.04 | $1,237.05 | $1,237.10 | |