| 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 | $240.96 | 8.514% | $261.4753 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.42 | 13.171% | $80.8267 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.63 | 10.314% | $209.1884 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.78 | 8.282% | $209.8289 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.50 | 10.474% | $252.4331 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.91 | 10.614% | $200.1118 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.74 | 12.506% | $276.4722 | $276.47 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.94 | $1,490.3364 | $1,490.34 | $1,490.40 | $1,490.30 | |