| 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 | $225.79 | 6.410% | $240.2631 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.84 | 13.783% | $138.6332 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.79 | 6.144% | $112.2897 | $112.29 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.68 | 12.622% | $31.1738 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.44 | 5.652% | $227.6167 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.54 | 8.783% | $170.2889 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.75 | 8.796% | $166.1859 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.83 | $1,086.4513 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.50 | |