| 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 | $250.26 | 7.303% | $268.5365 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.33 | 4.368% | $128.7171 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.32 | 7.706% | $36.9647 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.99 | 10.703% | $57.5545 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.27 | 12.332% | $210.3641 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.63 | 6.512% | $197.7182 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.35 | 10.609% | $238.1965 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.15 | $1,138.0516 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.00 | $1,138.10 | |