| 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 | $246.60 | 8.747% | $268.1701 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.71 | 12.103% | $188.0079 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.38 | 12.223% | $154.172 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.44 | 9.569% | $174.6968 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.57 | 13.188% | $199.8561 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.98 | 11.855% | $271.7853 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.93 | 9.823% | $88.8798 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.61 | $1,345.5680 | $1,345.58 | $1,345.55 | $1,345.70 | |