| 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 | $235.82 | 6.370% | $250.8417 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.62 | 6.872% | $153.4896 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 11.638% | $246.0725 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.53 | 7.231% | $75.63 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.70 | 7.763% | $208.7369 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.95 | 12.490% | $20.192 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.69 | 11.205% | $209.8327 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.73 | $1,164.7954 | $1,164.79 | $1,164.85 | $1,164.70 | |