| 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 | $222.35 | 6.187% | $236.1068 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.58 | 5.672% | $139.0432 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.66 | 3.662% | $174.8363 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.60 | 12.834% | $282.762 | $282.76 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.84 | 6.703% | $72.3873 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.72 | 4.276% | $164.4641 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.99 | 6.719% | $203.8226 | $203.82 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.74 | $1,273.4223 | $1,273.42 | $1,273.40 | $1,273.40 | |