| 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 | $234.40 | 7.447% | $251.8558 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.46 | 12.452% | $276.0247 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.91 | 11.744% | $81.4726 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.37 | 7.794% | $218.1427 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.36 | 3.341% | $211.1877 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.99 | 11.347% | $76.8183 | $76.82 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.25 | 12.696% | $72.4072 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.74 | $1,187.9090 | $1,187.91 | $1,187.85 | $1,187.90 | |