| 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 | $202.62 | 9.405% | $221.6764 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.45 | 8.687% | $188.5176 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.77 | 8.630% | $251.7718 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.79 | 4.571% | $165.0026 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.88 | 12.189% | $40.2534 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.25 | 7.804% | $124.2441 | $124.24 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.86 | 12.404% | $268.4882 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.62 | $1,259.9541 | $1,259.95 | $1,259.95 | $1,260.00 | |