| 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 | $240.75 | 9.540% | $263.7176 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.56 | 8.637% | $46.2359 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.46 | 8.373% | $133.7973 | $133.80 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.44 | 12.665% | $226.9524 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.52 | 7.651% | $168.4953 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.52 | 6.357% | $10.1252 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 3.667% | $236.8791 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.75 | $1,086.2028 | $1,086.22 | $1,086.25 | $1,086.20 | |