| 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 | $240.38 | 11.178% | $267.2497 | $267.25 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.74 | 10.409% | $165.3264 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.67 | 13.824% | $88.4071 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.85 | 11.513% | $41.0925 | $41.09 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.75 | 6.664% | $235.4608 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.26 | 12.543% | $154.4765 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.55 | 12.138% | $264.1411 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.20 | $1,216.1541 | $1,216.16 | $1,216.20 | $1,216.10 | |