| 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 | $246.73 | 8.675% | $268.1338 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.73 | 9.555% | $123.5014 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.26 | 10.819% | $122.189 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.77 | 10.736% | $39.6103 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.92 | 13.193% | $218.3719 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.53 | 4.279% | $260.2074 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.84 | 5.350% | $179.9799 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.78 | $1,211.9937 | $1,211.99 | $1,212.00 | $1,212.00 | |