| 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 | $244.77 | 8.728% | $266.1335 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.52 | 5.235% | $44.7459 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.76 | 12.824% | $187.0171 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.95 | 3.534% | $214.2636 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.38 | 6.500% | $256.0047 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.39 | 5.587% | $123.9486 | $123.95 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.72 | 10.794% | $37.3597 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.49 | $1,129.4731 | $1,129.47 | $1,129.45 | $1,129.40 | |