| 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 | $240.78 | 7.325% | $258.4171 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.70 | 13.347% | $39.3314 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.25 | 13.302% | $266.543 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.96 | 6.404% | $10.5978 | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.29 | 8.822% | $268.0177 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.61 | 12.583% | $222.4753 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.39 | 6.693% | $215.936 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.98 | $1,281.3183 | $1,281.33 | $1,281.35 | $1,281.20 | |