| 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 | $101.52 | 6.631% | $108.2518 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.71 | 9.679% | $204.7817 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.39 | 7.289% | $179.5911 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.44 | 5.674% | $152.6355 | $152.64 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.40 | 12.762% | $253.0379 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.60 | 6.730% | $172.4757 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.47 | 3.862% | $259.1045 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.53 | $1,329.8782 | $1,329.88 | $1,329.95 | $1,329.90 | |