| 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 | $242.37 | 10.625% | $268.1218 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.28 | 4.848% | $12.8753 | $12.88 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.83 | 8.586% | $231.1036 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.43 | 6.704% | $176.5204 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.30 | 9.140% | $13.4242 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.49 | 12.215% | $104.9098 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.66 | 13.424% | $235.5363 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.36 | $1,042.4914 | $1,042.49 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.40 | |