| 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 | $235.60 | 6.863% | $251.7692 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.95 | 13.855% | $14.7442 | $14.74 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.37 | 10.581% | $145.2703 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.84 | 3.564% | $135.5031 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.54 | 3.759% | $97.0562 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.67 | 5.500% | $194.8269 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.83 | 12.162% | $260.0252 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.80 | $1,099.1951 | $1,099.20 | $1,099.20 | $1,099.20 | |