| 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 | $184.37 | 9.710% | $202.2723 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.45 | 13.463% | $268.2833 | $268.28 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.54 | 4.326% | $130.9709 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.59 | 7.868% | $105.2684 | $105.27 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.87 | 11.117% | $243.2018 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.65 | 7.598% | $147.0327 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.96 | 8.587% | $271.4241 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.43 | $1,368.4535 | $1,368.44 | $1,368.40 | $1,368.50 | |