| 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 | $248.88 | 8.266% | $269.4524 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.40 | 5.828% | $146.466 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.59 | 11.128% | $174.0153 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.72 | 13.196% | $267.9576 | $267.96 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.41 | 4.110% | $175.3317 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.38 | 9.725% | $137.5732 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.48 | 8.768% | $15.7496 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.86 | $1,186.5458 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.60 | |