| 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 | $240.34 | 11.609% | $268.2411 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.88 | 6.344% | $175.34 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.34 | 10.150% | $144.671 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.61 | 5.785% | $211.1574 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.30 | 6.818% | $93.2521 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.78 | 8.706% | $223.6952 | $223.70 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.36 | 6.795% | $21.7435 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.61 | $1,138.1003 | $1,138.10 | $1,138.10 | $1,138.10 | |