| 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 | $226.25 | 6.429% | $240.7956 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.83 | 10.274% | $145.3742 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.83 | 6.239% | $61.438 | $61.44 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.97 | 6.684% | $30.9064 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.48 | 7.274% | $102.4252 | $102.43 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.77 | 7.637% | $185.9644 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.81 | 8.374% | $217.6258 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.94 | $984.5296 | $984.54 | $984.55 | $984.50 | |