| 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 | $246.34 | 8.856% | $268.1559 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.36 | 11.546% | $231.3018 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.48 | 7.590% | $162.9773 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.74 | 4.405% | $58.1953 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.93 | 10.341% | $124.6081 | $124.61 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.53 | 8.449% | $42.8699 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.45 | 7.331% | $244.1244 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.83 | $1,132.2327 | $1,132.24 | $1,132.20 | $1,132.30 | |