| 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 | $242.40 | 7.200% | $259.8528 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.68 | 11.276% | $274.4956 | $274.50 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.89 | 6.813% | $54.3571 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.98 | 11.416% | $241.7504 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.95 | 9.825% | $269.0163 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.34 | 12.259% | $77.8404 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.84 | 4.848% | $190.6556 | $190.66 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.08 | $1,367.9682 | $1,367.98 | $1,367.95 | $1,368.10 | |