| 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 | $238.48 | 8.120% | $257.8446 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.92 | 9.839% | $138.3093 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.71 | 9.440% | $187.9194 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.28 | 8.822% | $133.0675 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.88 | 13.423% | $7.8035 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.82 | 5.570% | $197.2259 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.29 | 4.594% | $189.6185 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.38 | $1,111.7887 | $1,111.79 | $1,111.75 | $1,111.70 | |