| 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 | $225.76 | 11.536% | $251.8037 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.63 | 7.472% | $194.1267 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.94 | 8.564% | $195.3501 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.92 | 10.276% | $9.8366 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.60 | 11.833% | $7.381 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.98 | 12.786% | $239.0838 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.70 | 12.547% | $175.2357 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.53 | $1,072.8176 | $1,072.82 | $1,072.90 | $1,072.80 | |