| 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 | $240.25 | 11.730% | $268.4313 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.87 | 7.500% | $220.2353 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.30 | 10.575% | $142.9735 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.25 | 8.283% | $128.0446 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.86 | 3.726% | $178.2635 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.37 | 12.484% | $254.63 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.39 | 3.572% | $57.3685 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.29 | $1,249.9467 | $1,249.94 | $1,249.95 | $1,249.90 | |