| 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 | $237.42 | 13.535% | $269.5548 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.59 | 11.229% | $234.2372 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.69 | 12.737% | $281.493 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.99 | 4.647% | $123.473 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.47 | 11.205% | $153.9856 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.96 | 9.702% | $24.0906 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.85 | 9.738% | $70.0677 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.97 | $1,156.9019 | $1,156.90 | $1,156.90 | $1,157.00 | |