| 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 | $244.90 | 9.501% | $268.1679 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.44 | 13.756% | $157.4838 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.48 | 10.562% | $65.7623 | $65.76 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.69 | 10.165% | $158.2961 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.60 | 8.496% | $151.4604 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.40 | 8.504% | $214.1869 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.99 | 13.730% | $109.1694 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.50 | $1,124.5268 | $1,124.53 | $1,124.50 | $1,124.70 | |