| 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 | $146.71 | 13.387% | $166.3501 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.96 | 5.761% | $39.0893 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.78 | 9.330% | $274.1778 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.52 | 6.206% | $251.1984 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.87 | 6.637% | $101.1665 | $101.17 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.87 | 3.435% | $195.3577 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.40 | 9.705% | $228.6252 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.11 | $1,255.9650 | $1,255.98 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.10 | |