| 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 | $245.55 | 12.481% | $276.1971 | $276.20 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.60 | 7.470% | $190.8667 | $190.87 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.73 | 10.354% | $200.5463 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.89 | 6.807% | $32.9927 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.88 | 9.215% | $88.3331 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 8.163% | $258.0877 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.95 | 6.703% | $193.0791 | $193.08 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.21 | $1,240.1027 | $1,240.11 | $1,240.15 | $1,240.10 | |