| 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 | $236.50 | 6.828% | $252.6482 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.26 | 3.671% | $80.0962 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.38 | 11.527% | $60.6484 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.77 | 7.432% | $225.3601 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.59 | 8.768% | $249.7205 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.77 | 6.436% | $22.1068 | $22.11 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.69 | 11.235% | $190.9794 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.96 | $1,081.5596 | $1,081.57 | $1,081.55 | $1,081.50 | |