| 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 | $241.39 | 8.681% | $262.3451 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.98 | 13.515% | $101.0056 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.27 | 12.506% | $49.8064 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.72 | 9.652% | $197.0666 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.26 | 6.797% | $252.3186 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.89 | 4.831% | $172.8558 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.78 | 3.414% | $203.4981 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.29 | $1,238.8962 | $1,238.92 | $1,238.85 | $1,238.90 | |