| 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 | $241.53 | 9.393% | $264.2169 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.84 | 6.155% | $194.0938 | $194.09 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.38 | 7.650% | $96.2176 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.51 | 11.116% | $9.456 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.61 | 8.636% | $174.4803 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.47 | 4.308% | $250.8294 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.91 | 6.425% | $226.5895 | $226.59 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.25 | $1,215.8835 | $1,215.89 | $1,215.90 | $1,215.90 | |