| 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 | $6.53 | 12.358% | $7.337 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.89 | 3.224% | $179.4962 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.67 | 13.324% | $250.0721 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.48 | 13.186% | $143.1577 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.88 | 11.318% | $223.6156 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.33 | 13.765% | $219.9419 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.80 | 12.526% | $245.0816 | $245.08 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.58 | $1,268.7021 | $1,268.71 | $1,268.70 | $1,268.70 | |