| 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 | $250.90 | 7.256% | $269.1053 | $269.11 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.75 | 12.172% | $133.2043 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.90 | 5.848% | $183.0112 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.25 | 5.468% | $231.2386 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.31 | 9.274% | $13.4516 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.87 | 12.506% | $200.1144 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.33 | 13.322% | $208.8864 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.31 | $1,239.0118 | $1,239.01 | $1,239.00 | $1,239.00 | |