| 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 | $230.36 | 9.487% | $252.2143 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.99 | 9.675% | $187.5333 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.61 | 4.112% | $179.7077 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.29 | 11.701% | $66.2275 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.46 | 5.487% | $181.9229 | $181.92 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.74 | 9.465% | $261.3367 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.27 | 4.327% | $235.0174 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.72 | $1,363.9598 | $1,363.96 | $1,363.95 | $1,363.80 | |