| 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 | $208.89 | 8.384% | $226.4033 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.77 | 7.707% | $89.1491 | $89.15 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.42 | 12.315% | $256.5499 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.27 | 6.279% | $219.2217 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.73 | 12.130% | $70.3391 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 10.715% | $273.4328 | $273.43 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.65 | 11.405% | $125.4977 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.70 | $1,260.5936 | $1,260.59 | $1,260.60 | $1,260.40 | |