| 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 | $236.65 | 7.515% | $254.4342 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.91 | 12.370% | $84.1764 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.97 | 13.324% | $100.8244 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.85 | 6.552% | $182.0441 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.88 | 10.199% | $201.5319 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.88 | 8.722% | $91.196 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.31 | 13.845% | $284.9654 | $284.97 | $284.95 | $285.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.45 | $1,199.1724 | $1,199.17 | $1,199.20 | $1,199.10 | |