| 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 | $144.50 | 6.800% | $154.326 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.68 | 13.478% | $212.9755 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.90 | 12.810% | $187.1518 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.45 | 8.229% | $248.3314 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.46 | 4.338% | $250.8912 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.27 | 13.799% | $40.1369 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.61 | 7.381% | $36.0908 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.87 | $1,129.9036 | $1,129.91 | $1,130.00 | $1,129.90 | |