| 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 | $242.25 | 7.501% | $260.4212 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.36 | 5.638% | $200.0361 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.80 | 13.746% | $246.6013 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.67 | 5.392% | $160.902 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.98 | 10.613% | $12.1453 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.71 | 12.550% | $259.6641 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.83 | 7.623% | $39.6376 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.60 | $1,179.4076 | $1,179.41 | $1,179.40 | $1,179.30 | |