| 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 | $236.25 | 6.168% | $250.8219 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.63 | 4.203% | $148.6247 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.61 | 3.239% | $163.7474 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.59 | 10.680% | $86.9834 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.60 | 8.220% | $140.2531 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.34 | 7.780% | $206.2263 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.68 | 11.439% | $134.4846 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.70 | $1,131.1414 | $1,131.13 | $1,131.15 | $1,131.10 | |