| 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 | $6.87 | 13.840% | $7.8208 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.70 | 6.167% | $133.4519 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.30 | 3.201% | $190.1994 | $190.20 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.39 | 13.725% | $257.462 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.52 | 10.364% | $254.4111 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.70 | 5.680% | $181.4526 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.83 | 12.410% | $210.0156 | $210.02 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.31 | $1,234.8134 | $1,234.81 | $1,234.75 | $1,234.90 | |