| 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 | $236.53 | 6.276% | $251.3746 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.25 | 10.615% | $78.8132 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.61 | 13.811% | $81.5001 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.56 | 8.173% | $219.1152 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.48 | 12.630% | $148.0859 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.80 | 12.550% | $27.9124 | $27.91 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.35 | 10.203% | $124.9151 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.58 | $931.7165 | $931.72 | $931.65 | $931.70 | |