| 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 | $236.52 | 6.500% | $251.8938 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.75 | 7.760% | $120.4218 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.63 | 3.198% | $33.6735 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.72 | 7.515% | $130.8673 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.42 | 6.193% | $173.5406 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.46 | 12.847% | $282.6366 | $282.64 | $282.65 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.38 | 7.765% | $145.8923 | $145.89 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.88 | $1,138.9259 | $1,138.92 | $1,138.90 | $1,138.90 | |