| 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 | $242.96 | 10.821% | $269.2507 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.86 | 11.198% | $47.6595 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.46 | 10.507% | $63.4973 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.29 | 12.168% | $183.1591 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.58 | 9.790% | $186.1819 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.78 | 5.440% | $150.5472 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.42 | 9.155% | $253.6981 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.35 | $1,153.9938 | $1,154.00 | $1,154.00 | $1,154.10 | |