| 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 | $236.68 | 8.374% | $256.4996 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.90 | 10.568% | $251.9845 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.69 | 12.519% | $203.3106 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.93 | 8.166% | $141.6217 | $141.62 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.34 | 6.612% | $76.057 | $76.06 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.80 | 4.515% | $159.6989 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.75 | 11.177% | $76.4342 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.09 | $1,165.6065 | $1,165.60 | $1,165.60 | $1,165.60 | |