| 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 | $80.50 | 4.525% | $84.1426 | $84.14 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.98 | 10.850% | $198.3993 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.71 | 11.738% | $114.7661 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.34 | 7.325% | $127.0084 | $127.01 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.99 | 12.227% | $241.2768 | $241.28 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.28 | 4.350% | $251.7757 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.63 | 13.866% | $238.6973 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.43 | $1,256.0662 | $1,256.08 | $1,256.10 | $1,256.10 | |