| 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 | $229.82 | 9.389% | $251.3978 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.62 | 12.655% | $200.0978 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.70 | 10.600% | $182.1582 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.51 | 13.353% | $264.6906 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.40 | 3.149% | $144.8212 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.94 | 9.822% | $137.2116 | $137.21 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.47 | 10.196% | $79.859 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.46 | $1,260.2362 | $1,260.24 | $1,260.20 | $1,260.30 | |