| 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 | $210.60 | 6.485% | $224.2574 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.98 | 5.508% | $51.6778 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.76 | 13.606% | $170.1363 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.86 | 5.641% | $250.2213 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.82 | 13.111% | $115.1696 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.60 | 9.799% | $207.0809 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.46 | 10.153% | $156.924 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.08 | $1,175.4673 | $1,175.47 | $1,175.45 | $1,175.50 | |