| 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 | $250.25 | 7.178% | $268.2129 | $268.21 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.95 | 9.558% | $159.8999 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.79 | 8.835% | $96.6346 | $96.63 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.64 | 6.372% | $204.915 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.87 | 13.441% | $69.0515 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.39 | 4.530% | $232.4643 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.33 | 3.322% | $146.025 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.22 | $1,177.2032 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 | |