| 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 | $240.73 | 8.143% | $260.3326 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.60 | 5.768% | $188.9016 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.80 | 12.302% | $78.3868 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.88 | 12.736% | $140.7847 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.83 | 10.737% | $157.0583 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.36 | 6.689% | $236.1668 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.52 | 8.226% | $155.326 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.72 | $1,216.9568 | $1,216.96 | $1,217.00 | $1,217.00 | |