| 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 | $237.96 | 11.400% | $265.0874 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.49 | 12.234% | $70.135 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.29 | 9.444% | $233.4331 | $233.43 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.50 | 5.835% | $176.2153 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.38 | 7.477% | $201.3904 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.49 | 4.665% | $232.8692 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.60 | 4.737% | $182.8708 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,264.71 | $1,362.0012 | $1,362.01 | $1,362.00 | $1,362.00 | |