| 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 | $234.92 | 7.625% | $252.8327 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.58 | 4.507% | $108.2484 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 8.526% | $235.0456 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.84 | 11.771% | $203.2444 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.90 | 3.559% | $168.6976 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.55 | 6.857% | $164.0789 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.33 | 11.771% | $55.1366 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.70 | $1,187.2842 | $1,187.29 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.10 | |