| 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 | $215.84 | 11.686% | $241.0631 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.51 | 7.746% | $135.232 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.44 | 11.205% | $135.0474 | $135.05 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.43 | 9.630% | $166.0127 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.97 | 10.448% | $170.0568 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.56 | 10.582% | $269.3335 | $269.33 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.71 | 7.550% | $239.5246 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.46 | $1,356.2701 | $1,356.26 | $1,356.25 | $1,356.20 | |