| 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 | $187.34 | 7.750% | $201.8589 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.77 | 11.535% | $126.8934 | $126.89 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.66 | 11.850% | $174.1057 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.52 | 8.391% | $207.5904 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.57 | 12.787% | $261.1809 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.82 | 12.732% | $278.2451 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.36 | 3.489% | $6.5819 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.04 | $1,256.4563 | $1,256.46 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.50 | |