| 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 | $244.56 | 9.660% | $268.1845 | $268.18 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.85 | 10.265% | $47.2486 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.90 | 6.625% | $187.5534 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.68 | 10.295% | $76.8536 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 10.677% | $276.3051 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.78 | 7.513% | $264.2455 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.74 | 7.173% | $121.8986 | $121.90 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.16 | $1,242.2893 | $1,242.29 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.30 | |