| 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 | $228.75 | 7.650% | $246.2494 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.58 | 5.638% | $250.9748 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.90 | 12.734% | $140.8048 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.58 | 13.257% | $109.3836 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.65 | 5.720% | $139.1804 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.68 | 10.207% | $200.2241 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.63 | 9.714% | $109.3081 | $109.31 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.77 | $1,196.1252 | $1,196.11 | $1,196.10 | $1,196.10 | |