| 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 | $250.60 | 4.600% | $262.1276 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.74 | 7.617% | $192.3546 | $192.35 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.72 | 5.815% | $137.2632 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.51 | 6.646% | $186.1079 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.92 | 6.560% | $216.2316 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.43 | 11.724% | $12.7701 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.81 | 9.412% | $128.8983 | $128.90 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.73 | $1,135.7533 | $1,135.75 | $1,135.75 | $1,135.80 | |