| 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 | $240.55 | 7.553% | $258.7187 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.53 | 8.683% | $170.1215 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.81 | 9.111% | $220.1969 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.40 | 7.425% | $125.0427 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.87 | 9.742% | $130.4503 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.29 | 4.827% | $216.2476 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.90 | 9.346% | $148.6012 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.35 | $1,269.3789 | $1,269.38 | $1,269.35 | $1,269.30 | |