| 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 | $240.86 | 11.375% | $268.2578 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.35 | 7.423% | $142.1743 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.42 | 11.639% | $113.2243 | $113.22 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.33 | 5.186% | $166.541 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.90 | 3.754% | $144.1143 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.33 | 10.867% | $198.8178 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.67 | 8.151% | $234.3308 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.86 | $1,267.4603 | $1,267.45 | $1,267.40 | $1,267.40 | |