| 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 | $240.75 | 8.341% | $260.831 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.86 | 3.763% | $166.9132 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.96 | 11.499% | $60.1649 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.41 | 13.824% | $83.5582 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.35 | 11.629% | $235.9279 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.84 | 10.764% | $270.0869 | $270.09 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.72 | 12.376% | $262.6452 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.89 | $1,340.1273 | $1,340.13 | $1,340.15 | $1,340.10 | |