| 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 | $238.56 | 9.416% | $261.0228 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.30 | 13.789% | $15.1339 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.51 | 9.246% | $143.6694 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.91 | 10.752% | $137.2328 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.55 | 7.794% | $256.0646 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.46 | 7.747% | $240.7714 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.57 | 12.717% | $235.0938 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.86 | $1,288.9887 | $1,288.97 | $1,288.95 | $1,289.00 | |