| 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 | $225.36 | 6.854% | $240.8062 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.73 | 3.295% | $173.2567 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.40 | 8.303% | $253.8622 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.89 | 3.441% | $89.8799 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.44 | 3.679% | $161.1586 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.62 | 6.248% | $182.3428 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.38 | 8.343% | $250.684 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.82 | $1,351.9904 | $1,351.99 | $1,352.00 | $1,352.10 | |