| 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 | $236.94 | 8.500% | $257.0799 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.74 | 8.736% | $32.3381 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.73 | 6.303% | $52.8645 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.51 | 6.832% | $121.265 | $121.27 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.82 | 5.544% | $230.9514 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.25 | 5.127% | $190.5427 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.27 | 13.504% | $273.8511 | $273.85 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.26 | $1,158.8927 | $1,158.89 | $1,158.90 | $1,159.00 | |