| 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 | $240.73 | 11.400% | $268.1732 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.34 | 13.111% | $203.9844 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.79 | 6.175% | $208.9418 | $208.94 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.93 | 3.757% | $39.355 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.79 | 5.168% | $53.4148 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.33 | 7.700% | $214.6784 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.53 | 7.714% | $161.0647 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.44 | $1,149.6123 | $1,149.60 | $1,149.60 | $1,149.70 | |