| 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 | $236.50 | 13.125% | $267.5406 | $267.54 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.37 | 10.496% | $87.7007 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.65 | 11.336% | $103.1528 | $103.15 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.48 | 12.818% | $102.0777 | $102.08 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.74 | 8.191% | $215.0188 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.34 | 5.122% | $140.1697 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.58 | 12.448% | $159.2039 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.66 | $1,074.8642 | $1,074.86 | $1,074.85 | $1,074.90 | |