| 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 | $246.53 | 9.272% | $269.3883 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.35 | 5.388% | $24.6081 | $24.61 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.34 | 5.343% | $174.1741 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.54 | 12.420% | $39.9541 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.97 | 13.528% | $52.1888 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.72 | 9.345% | $156.0572 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.38 | 12.767% | $246.2606 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.83 | $962.6312 | $962.63 | $962.60 | $962.80 | |