| 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 | $247.25 | 8.592% | $268.4937 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.56 | 3.191% | $177.0345 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.47 | 7.127% | $237.2542 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.77 | 5.483% | $148.4884 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.43 | 11.159% | $107.1906 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.35 | 10.860% | $146.7232 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.56 | 13.511% | $59.6614 | $59.66 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.39 | $1,144.8460 | $1,144.83 | $1,144.85 | $1,144.90 | |