| 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 | $239.70 | 9.500% | $262.4715 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.44 | 6.770% | $189.4527 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.72 | 4.276% | $135.2668 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.42 | 13.424% | $102.558 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.99 | 13.231% | $241.1707 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.56 | 3.692% | $202.7801 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.40 | 10.784% | $216.4719 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.23 | $1,350.1717 | $1,350.17 | $1,350.10 | $1,350.40 | |