| 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 | 10.258% | $265.4461 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.36 | 5.533% | $169.2327 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.59 | 9.492% | $84.9548 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.79 | 13.330% | $56.427 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.42 | 12.692% | $256.2841 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.47 | 10.419% | $232.3989 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.80 | 13.841% | $124.9974 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.18 | $1,189.7410 | $1,189.74 | $1,189.80 | $1,189.70 | |