| 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 | $236.40 | 13.286% | $267.8081 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.30 | 11.536% | $256.8674 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.70 | 7.119% | $88.5874 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.88 | 8.657% | $269.339 | $269.34 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.45 | 8.591% | $16.7773 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.70 | 11.533% | $129.0437 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.85 | 12.352% | $114.4305 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.28 | $1,142.8534 | $1,142.86 | $1,142.90 | $1,142.80 | |