| 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 | $229.50 | 6.176% | $243.6739 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.80 | 7.364% | $70.6455 | $70.65 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.57 | 9.826% | $188.4285 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.88 | 10.109% | $136.403 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.82 | 9.300% | $14.0123 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.68 | 10.188% | $262.9967 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.96 | 5.408% | $247.6666 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.21 | $1,163.8265 | $1,163.83 | $1,163.80 | $1,163.80 | |