| 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 | $240.35 | 11.695% | $268.4589 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.33 | 9.321% | $17.8521 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.50 | 3.649% | $136.2984 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.37 | 6.352% | $162.0485 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.52 | 9.324% | $254.2002 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.94 | 9.512% | $16.3611 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.58 | 6.658% | $83.8119 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.59 | $939.0311 | $939.03 | $939.00 | $939.10 | |