| 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 | $240.39 | 9.135% | $262.3496 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.62 | 5.464% | $109.2818 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.45 | 12.385% | $237.6381 | $237.64 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.57 | 10.528% | $171.9484 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.32 | 7.824% | $162.081 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.70 | 11.110% | $79.6659 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.71 | 7.397% | $237.0359 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.76 | $1,260.0007 | $1,260.01 | $1,260.05 | $1,259.90 | |