| 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 | $234.80 | 7.143% | $251.5718 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.26 | 3.528% | $137.9614 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.26 | 3.126% | $245.708 | $245.71 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.69 | 4.604% | $262.2318 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.84 | 7.810% | $84.9974 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.76 | 5.437% | $15.5625 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.26 | 5.178% | $70.7427 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.87 | $1,068.7756 | $1,068.77 | $1,068.75 | $1,068.80 | |