| 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 | $242.74 | 6.451% | $258.3992 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.26 | 9.138% | $70.1321 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.97 | 4.419% | $68.8852 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.33 | 6.560% | $107.9772 | $107.98 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.73 | 12.872% | $226.568 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.33 | 9.466% | $259.7957 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.44 | 8.782% | $269.1702 | $269.17 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.80 | $1,260.9276 | $1,260.94 | $1,260.95 | $1,261.00 | |