| 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 | $235.50 | 8.315% | $255.0818 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.55 | 10.666% | $245.1805 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.87 | 3.687% | $130.5108 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.56 | 11.790% | $10.6871 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.39 | 3.566% | $230.3204 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.39 | 12.756% | $262.0337 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.39 | 6.741% | $266.2014 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.65 | $1,400.0157 | $1,400.01 | $1,400.05 | $1,400.00 | |