| 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 | $242.40 | 11.305% | $269.8033 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.99 | 3.531% | $145.9684 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.41 | 12.829% | $135.8574 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.52 | 6.251% | $136.5538 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.25 | 9.113% | $35.1889 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.53 | 8.363% | $207.5477 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.25 | 10.320% | $266.147 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.35 | $1,197.0665 | $1,197.07 | $1,197.05 | $1,197.10 | |