| 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 | $236.50 | 13.385% | $268.1555 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.65 | 13.571% | $201.7589 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.40 | 7.493% | $116.5224 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.80 | 5.822% | $12.487 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.61 | 11.207% | $96.3164 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.39 | 5.489% | $40.4972 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.55 | 8.109% | $206.0017 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.90 | $941.7391 | $941.75 | $941.70 | $941.80 | |