| 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 | $240.28 | 8.854% | $261.5544 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.90 | 6.685% | $243.1351 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.81 | 8.387% | $20.3876 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.51 | 9.678% | $34.5595 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.73 | 7.674% | $262.4338 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.29 | 6.834% | $125.3056 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 6.685% | $251.6592 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.41 | $1,199.0352 | $1,199.04 | $1,199.05 | $1,199.10 | |