| 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 | $240.65 | 9.458% | $263.4107 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.51 | 6.854% | $154.4147 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.93 | 8.283% | $130.9466 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.78 | 9.373% | $220.6928 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.91 | 12.266% | $279.4413 | $279.44 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.99 | 13.682% | $237.584 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.42 | 9.550% | $258.9981 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,402.19 | $1,545.4882 | $1,545.48 | $1,545.50 | $1,545.40 | |