| 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 | $238.97 | 9.530% | $261.7438 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.51 | 7.345% | $170.1526 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.71 | 11.518% | $261.7439 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.39 | 8.590% | $129.6456 | $129.65 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.47 | 6.760% | $263.1314 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.35 | 10.200% | $178.9097 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.48 | 11.380% | $32.8348 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.88 | $1,298.1618 | $1,298.15 | $1,298.20 | $1,298.00 | |