| 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 | $236.53 | 6.183% | $251.1546 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.58 | 6.521% | $8.0743 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 7.579% | $269.5284 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.34 | 13.688% | $187.9717 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.77 | 13.474% | $197.1838 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.84 | 10.649% | $23.0593 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.78 | 9.202% | $212.7037 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.38 | $1,149.6758 | $1,149.66 | $1,149.65 | $1,149.80 | |