| 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 | $239.28 | 9.575% | $262.1911 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 10.179% | $181.6852 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.58 | 11.347% | $277.8998 | $277.90 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.40 | 13.140% | $96.6216 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.84 | 10.183% | $160.6909 | $160.69 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.58 | 13.286% | $138.866 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.50 | 3.628% | $238.8625 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.08 | $1,356.8171 | $1,356.82 | $1,356.80 | $1,356.90 | |