| 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 | $243.67 | 10.176% | $268.4659 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.46 | 11.112% | $159.4013 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.79 | 7.225% | $101.6386 | $101.64 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.71 | 5.106% | $238.2858 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.41 | 11.655% | $11.6233 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.55 | 11.321% | $49.5935 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.53 | 7.675% | $42.5639 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.12 | $871.5723 | $871.57 | $871.55 | $871.60 | |