| 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 | $238.75 | 5.203% | $251.1722 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.36 | 4.529% | $194.8002 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.62 | 9.323% | $122.0263 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.73 | 12.502% | $55.9472 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.84 | 3.408% | $214.9232 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.28 | 9.832% | $161.7606 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.92 | 12.238% | $59.3963 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.50 | $1,060.0260 | $1,060.03 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | |