| 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 | $220.86 | 7.615% | $237.6785 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.61 | 4.725% | $86.5133 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.38 | 12.679% | $262.9703 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.50 | 9.515% | $255.7175 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.28 | 12.840% | $177.4748 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.40 | 8.628% | $122.0979 | $122.10 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.34 | 12.215% | $130.5509 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.37 | $1,273.0032 | $1,273.00 | $1,272.95 | $1,273.10 | |