| 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 | $215.30 | 9.166% | $235.0344 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.28 | 13.144% | $102.1464 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.98 | 10.540% | $266.3793 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.95 | 3.528% | $184.2281 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.42 | 4.142% | $244.1297 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.35 | 9.510% | $41.9971 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.68 | 5.427% | $179.9428 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.96 | $1,253.8578 | $1,253.86 | $1,253.95 | $1,253.70 | |