| 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 | $240.78 | 6.809% | $257.1747 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.90 | 9.225% | $225.9865 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.51 | 4.311% | $161.1709 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.43 | 8.564% | $46.0637 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.88 | 8.408% | $232.9471 | $232.95 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.87 | 9.157% | $90.4584 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.48 | 13.759% | $72.2142 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.85 | $1,086.0155 | $1,086.01 | $1,085.95 | $1,086.10 | |