| 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 | $250.47 | 6.113% | $265.7812 | $265.78 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.63 | 10.249% | $115.3535 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.45 | 12.574% | $203.1398 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.61 | 13.476% | $80.1254 | $80.13 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.57 | 6.724% | $215.1236 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.40 | 13.518% | $272.8973 | $272.90 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.78 | 8.351% | $235.9668 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.91 | $1,388.3876 | $1,388.39 | $1,388.40 | $1,388.40 | |