| 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 | $235.78 | 10.462% | $260.4473 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.39 | 8.207% | $171.3891 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.33 | 6.706% | $243.6418 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.47 | 11.338% | $46.1719 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.60 | 9.748% | $264.0537 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.86 | 11.802% | $62.4526 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.42 | 7.353% | $202.2745 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.85 | $1,250.4309 | $1,250.42 | $1,250.40 | $1,250.50 | |