| 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 | $238.78 | 5.187% | $251.1655 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.36 | 7.495% | $157.3297 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.33 | 3.352% | $86.1232 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.62 | 11.531% | $85.4551 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.71 | 12.323% | $219.8273 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.28 | 13.190% | $148.5958 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.80 | 11.327% | $140.0494 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.88 | $1,088.5460 | $1,088.56 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.50 | |