| 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 | $250.67 | 6.219% | $266.2592 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.28 | 7.628% | $239.2355 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.58 | 11.585% | $94.3786 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.68 | 3.870% | $147.163 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.32 | 3.224% | $65.3614 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.99 | 10.195% | $222.5829 | $222.58 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.56 | 13.761% | $142.8383 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.08 | $1,177.8189 | $1,177.82 | $1,177.85 | $1,177.90 | |