| 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 | $237.90 | 6.105% | $252.4238 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.40 | 9.667% | $178.0992 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.80 | 5.713% | $78.0162 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.81 | 13.618% | $36.1419 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.27 | 6.569% | $126.0392 | $126.04 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.50 | 7.304% | $250.5548 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.66 | 6.860% | $199.4649 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.34 | $1,120.7400 | $1,120.73 | $1,120.70 | $1,120.70 | |