| 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 | $220.80 | 6.462% | $235.0681 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.82 | 7.435% | $187.8179 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.86 | 8.245% | $79.9498 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.47 | 11.729% | $237.3906 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.64 | 8.470% | $138.4511 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.60 | 10.222% | $45.8524 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 12.126% | $260.0763 | $260.08 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.14 | $1,184.6062 | $1,184.61 | $1,184.60 | $1,184.70 | |