| 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 | 8.185% | $260.3472 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.45 | 5.499% | $39.5094 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.79 | 7.397% | $33.0675 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.41 | 13.525% | $237.7327 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.26 | 13.662% | $228.7561 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.56 | 10.547% | $157.5958 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.58 | 6.793% | $208.8657 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.70 | $1,165.8744 | $1,165.89 | $1,165.85 | $1,165.90 | |