| 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 | $239.40 | 12.186% | $268.5733 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.58 | 8.858% | $149.7668 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.28 | 7.404% | $245.1819 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.50 | 11.349% | $18.3726 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.44 | 3.548% | $8.7395 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.65 | 12.608% | $42.3969 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.93 | 8.643% | $163.9749 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.78 | $897.0059 | $897.00 | $896.95 | $897.10 | |