| 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 | $243.81 | 3.719% | $252.8773 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.35 | 8.857% | $176.7293 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.37 | 11.628% | $204.6923 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.42 | 7.755% | $196.5667 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.40 | 7.233% | $145.1935 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.60 | 8.269% | $16.89 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.70 | 11.729% | $268.9317 | $268.93 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.65 | $1,261.8808 | $1,261.88 | $1,261.95 | $1,261.90 | |