| 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 | $250.63 | 7.165% | $268.5876 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.59 | 7.237% | $186.1527 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.73 | 9.530% | $122.3779 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.48 | 13.822% | $131.4416 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.93 | 9.236% | $120.0831 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.80 | 9.190% | $218.1616 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.68 | 6.870% | $97.9784 | $97.98 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.84 | $1,144.7829 | $1,144.78 | $1,144.85 | $1,144.90 | |