| 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 | $240.36 | 12.600% | $270.6454 | $270.65 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.52 | 7.215% | $260.0178 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.93 | 4.486% | $133.6689 | $133.67 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.74 | 8.801% | $154.2145 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.98 | 9.665% | $70.1637 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.80 | 5.399% | $148.4018 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.99 | 11.470% | $88.0502 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.32 | $1,125.1623 | $1,125.16 | $1,125.10 | $1,125.20 | |