| 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 | $250.44 | 6.365% | $266.3805 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.96 | 7.579% | $145.1886 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.97 | 13.812% | $91.0155 | $91.02 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.91 | 8.360% | $185.1981 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.77 | 3.730% | $197.8857 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.47 | 5.857% | $131.7602 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.65 | 7.220% | $217.2813 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.17 | $1,234.7099 | $1,234.72 | $1,234.75 | $1,234.80 | |