| 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 | $240.49 | 8.604% | $261.1818 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.37 | 5.667% | $182.1382 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.92 | 4.664% | $84.6941 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.55 | 7.534% | $228.5635 | $228.56 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.93 | 12.403% | $201.1227 | $201.12 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.50 | 12.383% | $177.0032 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.92 | 11.532% | $149.3637 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.68 | $1,284.0672 | $1,284.05 | $1,284.05 | $1,284.10 | |