| 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 | $237.92 | 7.754% | $256.3683 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.93 | 8.496% | $187.6221 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.91 | 7.388% | $186.7585 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.99 | 10.281% | $42.9986 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.81 | 3.468% | $44.2947 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.27 | 11.257% | $237.2778 | $237.28 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.28 | 8.759% | $100.3628 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.11 | $1,055.6828 | $1,055.68 | $1,055.65 | $1,055.80 | |