| 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 | $226.36 | 6.436% | $240.9285 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.88 | 12.638% | $199.2341 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.28 | 8.217% | $241.6269 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.67 | 7.263% | $99.4006 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.86 | 10.125% | $275.1583 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.45 | 10.185% | $61.0976 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.95 | 10.824% | $262.5975 | $262.60 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.45 | $1,380.0435 | $1,380.05 | $1,380.10 | $1,380.00 | |