| 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 | $237.88 | 6.270% | $252.7951 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.64 | 7.205% | $216.1682 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.57 | 6.650% | $107.2579 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.46 | 6.460% | $81.3993 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.45 | 13.777% | $181.4174 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.70 | 5.387% | $93.4783 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.36 | 6.642% | $262.7232 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.06 | $1,195.2394 | $1,195.25 | $1,195.20 | $1,195.30 | |