| 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 | $237.50 | 3.515% | $245.8481 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.27 | 6.288% | $126.7697 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.52 | 3.717% | $74.1784 | $74.18 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.99 | 12.556% | $186.8317 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.63 | 7.538% | $128.6477 | $128.65 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.95 | 6.530% | $259.8799 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.35 | 6.659% | $149.6959 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.21 | $1,171.8514 | $1,171.86 | $1,171.90 | $1,171.80 | |