| 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 | $228.25 | 6.500% | $243.0863 | $243.09 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.97 | 7.594% | $133.3843 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.62 | 7.414% | $80.1523 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.51 | 12.787% | $164.1164 | $164.12 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.71 | 8.728% | $201.9188 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.77 | 4.835% | $74.1917 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.78 | 3.431% | $54.5909 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.61 | $951.4407 | $951.44 | $951.45 | $951.50 | |