| 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 | $238.94 | 12.685% | $269.2495 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.68 | 6.487% | $182.8169 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.94 | 10.817% | $20.9887 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.76 | 6.369% | $136.9607 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.90 | 6.801% | $251.9436 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.64 | 13.370% | $74.4161 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.59 | 3.168% | $239.9585 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.45 | $1,176.3340 | $1,176.34 | $1,176.30 | $1,176.30 | |