| 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 | $237.77 | 7.791% | $256.2947 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.29 | 4.831% | $172.2268 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.35 | 8.795% | $232.1141 | $232.11 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.52 | 8.700% | $217.9652 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.50 | 3.861% | $17.1371 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.96 | 3.681% | $9.2898 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.58 | 9.261% | $238.8227 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.97 | $1,143.8504 | $1,143.85 | $1,143.85 | $1,143.80 | |