| 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 | $233.58 | 12.237% | $262.1632 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.67 | 3.499% | $55.5479 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.47 | 8.523% | $252.2834 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.97 | 13.775% | $39.7871 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.73 | 9.863% | $272.1636 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.84 | 7.285% | $42.7423 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.36 | 12.108% | $262.7363 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.62 | $1,187.4238 | $1,187.42 | $1,187.45 | $1,187.40 | |