| 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 | $237.40 | 9.239% | $259.3334 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.76 | 6.322% | $173.0497 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.54 | 10.823% | $261.0325 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.42 | 11.793% | $234.1169 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.98 | 5.238% | $173.6217 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.74 | 6.239% | $73.0287 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.84 | 13.515% | $195.0642 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.68 | $1,369.2471 | $1,369.24 | $1,369.25 | $1,369.10 | |