| 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 | $237.53 | 12.125% | $266.3305 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.82 | 3.568% | $185.2003 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.47 | 6.251% | $249.1267 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.50 | 12.779% | $137.0265 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.97 | 5.738% | $170.2065 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.34 | 9.691% | $49.7339 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.86 | 9.311% | $176.9308 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.49 | $1,234.5552 | $1,234.56 | $1,234.65 | $1,234.40 | |