| 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 | $236.42 | 13.370% | $268.0294 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.66 | 3.856% | $175.1635 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.79 | 7.701% | $243.1781 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.39 | 11.392% | $68.3835 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.37 | 7.165% | $210.4399 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.61 | 11.742% | $87.8404 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.32 | 11.481% | $218.8595 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.56 | $1,271.8943 | $1,271.89 | $1,271.95 | $1,271.90 | |