| 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 | $236.72 | 6.523% | $252.1612 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.88 | 3.855% | $159.8121 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.53 | 5.256% | $137.3907 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.74 | 11.814% | $169.6666 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.33 | 7.759% | $146.9078 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.31 | 12.815% | $225.9797 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.67 | 11.379% | $84.2805 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.18 | $1,176.1986 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.30 | |