| 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 | $236.65 | 13.354% | $268.2522 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.40 | 7.187% | $172.9998 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.41 | 3.348% | $237.0906 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.76 | 11.704% | $132.6597 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.87 | 12.609% | $203.6759 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.94 | 7.480% | $33.2543 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.56 | 8.740% | $49.5419 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.59 | $1,097.4744 | $1,097.47 | $1,097.50 | $1,097.60 | |