| 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 | $154.94 | 10.600% | $171.3636 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.57 | 12.170% | $261.9955 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.72 | 13.724% | $119.0918 | $119.09 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.83 | 11.615% | $194.0204 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.67 | 11.287% | $275.6245 | $275.62 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.66 | 10.260% | $73.4993 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.74 | 12.601% | $140.4585 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.13 | $1,236.0536 | $1,236.05 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.10 | |