| 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 | $235.63 | 6.599% | $251.1792 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.45 | 12.502% | $87.1328 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.42 | 8.550% | $26.5079 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.38 | 12.658% | $260.6681 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.91 | 3.678% | $227.9983 | $228.00 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.35 | 9.722% | $250.5502 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.30 | 3.658% | $188.9685 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.44 | $1,293.0050 | $1,293.01 | $1,293.00 | $1,293.10 | |