| 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 | $231.95 | 13.450% | $263.1473 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.62 | 9.750% | $166.403 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.49 | 5.356% | $260.7456 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.64 | 7.177% | $156.0926 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.31 | 10.123% | $238.2071 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.37 | 9.246% | $84.5236 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.46 | 6.802% | $80.5928 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.84 | $1,249.7120 | $1,249.71 | $1,249.70 | $1,249.60 | |