| 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 | $238.89 | 12.356% | $268.4072 | $268.41 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.99 | 9.535% | $203.7241 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.52 | 9.724% | $257.3247 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.79 | 4.440% | $64.5335 | $64.53 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.48 | 8.434% | $52.5688 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.96 | 12.667% | $161.0687 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.99 | 13.756% | $152.4217 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.62 | $1,160.0487 | $1,160.04 | $1,159.95 | $1,160.00 | |