| 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 | $236.32 | 6.274% | $251.1467 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.39 | 6.165% | $80.0378 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.87 | 9.573% | $28.3465 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.88 | 9.371% | $175.9561 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.37 | 9.834% | $45.4383 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.50 | 5.143% | $33.12 | $33.12 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.67 | 7.201% | $235.4884 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.00 | $849.5338 | $849.55 | $849.55 | $849.40 | |