| 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 | $250.92 | 6.862% | $268.1381 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.70 | 11.840% | $211.0421 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.48 | 12.773% | $254.2806 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.36 | 6.772% | $38.8223 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.30 | 6.376% | $157.7556 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.63 | 7.698% | $200.9968 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.75 | 7.244% | $45.8468 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.14 | $1,176.8823 | $1,176.89 | $1,176.90 | $1,176.80 | |