| 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 | $239.42 | 9.543% | $262.2679 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.48 | 6.778% | $173.4929 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.40 | 3.852% | $202.9268 | $202.93 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.65 | 11.702% | $130.3004 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.45 | 6.354% | $7.9234 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.44 | 5.511% | $101.7548 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.47 | 8.598% | $269.8335 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.31 | $1,148.4997 | $1,148.49 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.50 | |