| 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 | $240.87 | 11.593% | $268.7941 | $268.79 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.55 | 5.678% | $46.0228 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.43 | 9.288% | $31.0706 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.64 | 5.581% | $50.2988 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.75 | 12.729% | $146.2659 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.42 | 10.374% | $130.7049 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.76 | 7.473% | $236.1827 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.42 | $909.3398 | $909.33 | $909.30 | $909.40 | |