| 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 | $216.50 | 6.595% | $230.7782 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.81 | 6.465% | $92.4223 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.39 | 6.423% | $141.9576 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.41 | 9.147% | $256.943 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.84 | 11.259% | $155.5846 | $155.58 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.90 | 6.192% | $123.0765 | $123.08 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.43 | 12.456% | $129.808 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.28 | $1,130.5702 | $1,130.57 | $1,130.60 | $1,130.60 | |