| 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 | $236.90 | 12.273% | $265.9747 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.33 | 12.831% | $43.2481 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.84 | 10.264% | $144.2694 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.84 | 12.479% | $239.4003 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.46 | 10.291% | $262.9999 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.25 | 9.806% | $74.9426 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 3.482% | $145.4853 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.21 | $1,176.3203 | $1,176.32 | $1,176.30 | $1,176.30 | |