| 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 | $240.38 | 3.635% | $249.1178 | $249.12 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.80 | 10.140% | $260.8115 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.62 | 10.687% | $194.3885 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.60 | 8.781% | $264.9905 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.35 | 5.752% | $89.2018 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.34 | 9.860% | $123.4167 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.61 | 5.435% | $243.1437 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,323.70 | $1,425.0705 | $1,425.07 | $1,425.05 | $1,425.00 | |