| 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 | $236.79 | 8.635% | $257.2368 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.44 | 3.635% | $198.3988 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.32 | 3.707% | $7.5914 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.39 | 4.731% | $250.7155 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.74 | 3.807% | $67.2047 | $67.20 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.42 | 3.663% | $153.8566 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.41 | 12.647% | $278.6999 | $278.70 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.51 | $1,213.7037 | $1,213.71 | $1,213.70 | $1,213.70 | |