| 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 | $238.89 | 11.345% | $265.9921 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.73 | 7.730% | $74.0428 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.52 | 3.142% | $62.4215 | $62.42 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.45 | 12.837% | $176.5335 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.49 | 13.208% | $238.2915 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.37 | 9.724% | $228.6319 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.78 | 8.384% | $266.3862 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.23 | $1,312.2995 | $1,312.29 | $1,312.35 | $1,312.20 | |