| 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 | $240.36 | 13.314% | $272.3615 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.55 | 6.361% | $187.7803 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.70 | 3.721% | $260.0285 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.45 | 10.283% | $266.2783 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.76 | 5.507% | $38.7844 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.47 | 12.159% | $184.4679 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.78 | 11.570% | $102.3989 | $102.40 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.07 | $1,312.0998 | $1,312.10 | $1,312.15 | $1,312.20 | |