| 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 | $238.62 | 9.295% | $260.7997 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.60 | 4.535% | $242.1031 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.80 | 6.547% | $259.7616 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.68 | 12.580% | $282.2155 | $282.22 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.66 | 11.792% | $32.0396 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.92 | 7.387% | $77.2327 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.93 | 10.197% | $274.3134 | $274.31 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,314.21 | $1,428.4656 | $1,428.46 | $1,428.45 | $1,428.40 | |