| 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 | $242.50 | 9.757% | $266.1607 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.87 | 9.865% | $269.0264 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.34 | 4.258% | $143.1879 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.32 | 5.281% | $103.5123 | $103.51 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.51 | 13.372% | $211.4501 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.79 | 9.117% | $100.1585 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.87 | 3.263% | $139.2708 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.20 | $1,232.7667 | $1,232.77 | $1,232.75 | $1,232.90 | |