| 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 | $244.80 | 9.662% | $268.4526 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.32 | 3.711% | $153.8242 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.54 | 9.741% | $197.029 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.31 | 12.805% | $157.1486 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.31 | 13.854% | $16.2925 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.70 | 10.851% | $53.9844 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.75 | 8.808% | $127.0333 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.73 | $973.7646 | $973.75 | $973.80 | $973.70 | |