| 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 | $239.90 | 9.698% | $263.1655 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.84 | 3.110% | $88.5096 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.93 | 7.291% | $86.8306 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.41 | 9.233% | $188.3286 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.80 | 13.171% | $46.1738 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.33 | 9.723% | $224.197 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.71 | 11.818% | $247.9117 | $247.91 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.92 | $1,145.1168 | $1,145.12 | $1,145.10 | $1,145.10 | |