| 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 | $239.87 | 12.175% | $269.0742 | $269.07 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.87 | 3.859% | $126.573 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.84 | 9.778% | $117.2868 | $117.29 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.99 | 8.749% | $150.0627 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.93 | 10.864% | $37.6162 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.32 | 7.832% | $238.6538 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.94 | 6.232% | $228.3351 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.76 | $1,167.6018 | $1,167.60 | $1,167.55 | $1,167.70 | |