| 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 | $250.36 | 7.204% | $268.3959 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.95 | 7.835% | $86.2141 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.84 | 10.843% | $151.6776 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.31 | 10.431% | $216.7871 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.57 | 3.678% | $145.7402 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.61 | 8.163% | $130.4554 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.76 | 12.173% | $183.6945 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.40 | $1,182.9648 | $1,182.97 | $1,183.00 | $1,183.00 | |