| 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 | $177.57 | 9.550% | $194.5279 | $194.53 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.95 | 5.257% | $103.0992 | $103.10 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.57 | 6.642% | $102.9842 | $102.98 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.78 | 12.728% | $268.0446 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.81 | 13.642% | $40.6952 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.92 | 5.618% | $246.0054 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.75 | 12.242% | $267.9778 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.35 | $1,223.3343 | $1,223.34 | $1,223.40 | $1,223.30 | |