| 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 | $242.31 | 11.281% | $269.645 | $269.65 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.75 | 12.829% | $138.4976 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.30 | 4.664% | $117.5377 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.82 | 8.532% | $115.9339 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.40 | 8.557% | $187.1523 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.58 | 9.535% | $151.7936 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.71 | 9.556% | $256.0433 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.87 | $1,236.6034 | $1,236.60 | $1,236.65 | $1,236.50 | |