| 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 | $242.76 | 10.441% | $268.1066 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.77 | 8.791% | $214.0681 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.75 | 4.807% | $150.6601 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.89 | 5.838% | $248.6029 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.46 | 3.119% | $191.2445 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.26 | 10.272% | $13.5193 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.79 | 4.636% | $174.5224 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.68 | $1,260.7239 | $1,260.72 | $1,260.65 | $1,260.70 | |