| 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 | $238.74 | 12.446% | $268.4536 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 10.704% | $28.0413 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.97 | 5.341% | $209.597 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.89 | 4.612% | $176.6792 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.28 | 13.476% | $77.4814 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.58 | 5.402% | $129.2018 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.47 | 3.198% | $9.7729 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.26 | $899.2272 | $899.22 | $899.25 | $899.30 | |