| 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 | $235.74 | 9.642% | $258.4701 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.97 | 6.156% | $176.1871 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.40 | 9.496% | $108.839 | $108.84 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.40 | 12.275% | $266.5409 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.54 | 10.692% | $206.4849 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.34 | 8.122% | $201.4745 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.62 | 10.375% | $43.7306 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.01 | $1,261.7271 | $1,261.72 | $1,261.75 | $1,261.70 | |