| 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 | $238.71 | 12.800% | $269.2649 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.51 | 3.170% | $171.7884 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.98 | 4.129% | $210.3198 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.99 | 8.819% | $95.7498 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.72 | 3.354% | $117.5342 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.42 | 5.588% | $42.6787 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.86 | 4.269% | $45.7324 | $45.73 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.19 | $953.0682 | $953.06 | $953.10 | $953.00 | |