| 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 | $236.80 | 6.316% | $251.7563 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.84 | 6.633% | $212.0291 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.86 | 7.192% | $247.4635 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.54 | 12.285% | $69.1002 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.31 | 12.840% | $60.155 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.89 | 5.789% | $204.0564 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.59 | 3.436% | $100.9432 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.83 | $1,145.5037 | $1,145.51 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.60 | |