| 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 | $238.64 | 9.537% | $261.3991 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.37 | 10.850% | $268.6671 | $268.67 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.77 | 11.569% | $115.7752 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.37 | 12.446% | $80.2527 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.61 | 12.541% | $158.2439 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.97 | 9.176% | $22.8942 | $22.89 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.74 | 12.213% | $266.7752 | $266.78 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.47 | $1,174.0074 | $1,174.01 | $1,174.05 | $1,174.10 | |