| 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 | $238.88 | 9.770% | $262.2186 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.91 | 8.621% | $43.3506 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.99 | 13.351% | $43.062 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.82 | 10.332% | $218.2588 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.44 | 6.557% | $73.9932 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.71 | 12.308% | $266.9673 | $266.97 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.70 | 12.268% | $244.4074 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.45 | $1,152.2579 | $1,152.26 | $1,152.20 | $1,152.40 | |