| 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 | $240.52 | 12.425% | $270.4046 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.71 | 12.708% | $65.0438 | $65.04 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.99 | 5.660% | $254.63 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.37 | 7.404% | $190.5025 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.35 | 6.247% | $184.1792 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.66 | 13.748% | $21.2254 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.81 | 4.384% | $164.7284 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.41 | $1,150.7139 | $1,150.71 | $1,150.80 | $1,150.60 | |