| 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 | $235.96 | 6.526% | $251.3587 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.74 | 13.465% | $240.2508 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.36 | 6.678% | $199.8719 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.82 | 11.872% | $170.9628 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.70 | 7.557% | $42.7001 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.97 | 5.182% | $124.0832 | $124.08 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.29 | 8.413% | $180.28 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.84 | $1,209.5075 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.70 | |