| 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 | $187.60 | 7.351% | $201.3905 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 10.859% | $6.452 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.47 | 6.665% | $113.5662 | $113.57 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.96 | 4.284% | $240.8543 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.78 | 11.209% | $166.5688 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.69 | 4.450% | $71.7467 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.78 | 4.141% | $236.171 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.10 | $1,036.7495 | $1,036.75 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.90 | |