| 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 | $241.29 | 11.582% | $269.2362 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.70 | 7.873% | $61.164 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.56 | 5.230% | $256.2982 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.45 | 5.274% | $251.0259 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.89 | 12.860% | $15.6763 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.27 | 5.723% | $63.7193 | $63.72 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.59 | 13.352% | $219.4381 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.75 | $1,136.5580 | $1,136.57 | $1,136.60 | $1,136.50 | |