| 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 | $250.37 | 6.375% | $266.3311 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.31 | 9.857% | $88.2262 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.99 | 11.164% | $124.4926 | $124.49 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.35 | 11.270% | $122.7864 | $122.79 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.27 | 11.509% | $158.6439 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.98 | 13.546% | $205.4956 | $205.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.25 | 9.269% | $248.3138 | $248.31 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.52 | $1,214.2896 | $1,214.29 | $1,214.35 | $1,214.20 | |