| 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 | $141.40 | 13.353% | $160.2811 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.78 | 3.754% | $249.8189 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.78 | 12.731% | $88.8095 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.91 | 6.166% | $266.3811 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.88 | 13.832% | $271.9219 | $271.92 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.40 | 3.153% | $59.2098 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.52 | 3.289% | $236.036 | $236.04 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.67 | $1,332.4583 | $1,332.46 | $1,332.45 | $1,332.40 | |