| 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 | $240.80 | 7.733% | $259.4211 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.55 | 4.119% | $195.2752 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.93 | 6.205% | $80.6415 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.66 | 5.843% | $34.5683 | $34.57 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.44 | 8.765% | $204.9568 | $204.96 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.80 | 12.525% | $268.7097 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.41 | 10.156% | $129.3342 | $129.33 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.59 | $1,172.9068 | $1,172.91 | $1,172.90 | $1,172.90 | |