| 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 | $238.49 | 12.657% | $268.6757 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.40 | 4.359% | $149.6508 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.89 | 9.767% | $220.5109 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.74 | 8.740% | $21.4653 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.43 | 12.511% | $13.9851 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.96 | 12.614% | $35.9914 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.55 | 3.307% | $153.4625 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.46 | $863.7417 | $863.75 | $863.75 | $863.90 | |