| 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 | $250.75 | 6.201% | $266.299 | $266.30 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.75 | 11.132% | $180.8673 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.74 | 9.637% | $117.0265 | $117.03 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.79 | 12.351% | $217.725 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.83 | 12.629% | $157.4891 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.26 | 11.715% | $40.5079 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.38 | 5.836% | $88.2461 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.50 | $1,068.1609 | $1,068.18 | $1,068.20 | $1,068.10 | |