| 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 | $240.71 | 11.398% | $268.1461 | $268.15 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.64 | 6.566% | $69.9499 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.55 | 13.620% | $39.2557 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.36 | 13.616% | $236.7303 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.84 | 12.467% | $173.0192 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.54 | 3.479% | $177.5079 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.31 | 4.127% | $83.6244 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.95 | $1,048.2335 | $1,048.24 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.10 | |