| 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 | $234.55 | 12.706% | $264.3519 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.29 | 10.745% | $152.0418 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.86 | 5.327% | $13.5451 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.48 | 4.268% | $164.2012 | $164.20 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.78 | 3.810% | $86.972 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.58 | 3.657% | $136.3919 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.51 | 5.107% | $261.2014 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.05 | $1,078.7053 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.70 | |