| 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 | $243.26 | 10.300% | $268.3158 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.55 | 5.756% | $263.9141 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.75 | 7.344% | $94.1944 | $94.19 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.25 | 8.858% | $39.461 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.92 | 4.872% | $197.0755 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.84 | 5.314% | $149.3774 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.28 | 4.264% | $28.4432 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.85 | $1,040.7814 | $1,040.78 | $1,040.80 | $1,040.80 | |