| 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 | $244.43 | 9.787% | $268.3524 | $268.35 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.34 | 12.756% | $95.0984 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 13.585% | $149.4551 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.67 | 9.508% | $80.6745 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.31 | 9.563% | $139.4847 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.82 | 13.428% | $197.1605 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.84 | 8.358% | $223.0441 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.99 | $1,153.2697 | $1,153.26 | $1,153.25 | $1,153.40 | |