| 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 | $242.53 | 9.784% | $266.2591 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.54 | 10.272% | $188.0579 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.83 | 8.637% | $226.8666 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.67 | 3.429% | $240.6483 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.81 | 12.318% | $28.9893 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.91 | 5.160% | $145.0262 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.76 | 6.193% | $131.4245 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.05 | $1,227.2719 | $1,227.28 | $1,227.25 | $1,227.30 | |