| 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 | $231.90 | 8.675% | $252.0173 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.48 | 7.505% | $189.7248 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.28 | 8.150% | $227.4178 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.62 | 3.428% | $10.9841 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.27 | 13.344% | $194.1243 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.91 | 11.483% | $271.9182 | $271.92 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.80 | 5.329% | $90.3723 | $90.37 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.26 | $1,236.5588 | $1,236.55 | $1,236.45 | $1,236.50 | |