| 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 | $238.27 | 10.714% | $263.7982 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.58 | 3.750% | $178.0143 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.87 | 5.606% | $129.7581 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.73 | 5.160% | $253.1517 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.54 | 13.673% | $80.1849 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.86 | 7.190% | $86.6738 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.45 | 11.401% | $136.4105 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.30 | $1,127.9915 | $1,127.98 | $1,127.95 | $1,128.10 | |