| 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 | $240.55 | 9.268% | $262.8442 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.55 | 10.626% | $71.4091 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.58 | 11.518% | $193.5729 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.63 | 3.476% | $71.0156 | $71.02 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.89 | 11.639% | $74.6753 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.91 | 13.581% | $254.3192 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.53 | 10.778% | $276.4243 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.64 | $1,204.2606 | $1,204.26 | $1,204.20 | $1,204.20 | |