| 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 | $237.46 | 8.715% | $258.1546 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.72 | 8.818% | $226.0367 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.64 | 7.164% | $197.8676 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.80 | 13.351% | $45.1137 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.47 | 5.472% | $43.7392 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.60 | 10.664% | $216.4588 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.38 | 3.279% | $178.0323 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.07 | $1,165.4029 | $1,165.40 | $1,165.40 | $1,165.40 | |