| 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 | $235.72 | 6.633% | $251.3553 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.96 | 6.358% | $80.7895 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.93 | 13.599% | $206.6707 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.33 | 11.169% | $55.9514 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.61 | 9.517% | $191.2276 | $191.23 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.27 | 3.706% | $138.209 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.35 | 8.222% | $149.7251 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.17 | $1,073.9286 | $1,073.94 | $1,073.95 | $1,074.00 | |