| 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 | $245.50 | 9.268% | $268.2529 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.35 | 10.574% | $267.9761 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.46 | 13.235% | $33.359 | $33.36 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.72 | 10.206% | $252.0632 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.95 | 4.326% | $236.7679 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.32 | 6.138% | $13.0762 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.68 | 12.226% | $8.619 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.98 | $1,080.1143 | $1,080.12 | $1,080.10 | $1,080.30 | |