| 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 | $192.57 | 6.800% | $205.6648 | $205.66 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.31 | 6.466% | $266.495 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.85 | 10.867% | $137.3088 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.64 | 7.321% | $253.9644 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.38 | 12.863% | $257.7565 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.62 | 11.145% | $88.4936 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.28 | 5.853% | $251.168 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,348.65 | $1,460.8511 | $1,460.85 | $1,460.80 | $1,461.00 | |