| 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 | $231.71 | 13.676% | $263.3987 | $263.40 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.45 | 7.476% | $267.0241 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.97 | 13.685% | $255.7571 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.41 | 9.678% | $236.2574 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.60 | 9.677% | $20.3999 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.36 | 6.115% | $74.6625 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.65 | 12.858% | $97.7915 | $97.79 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.15 | $1,215.2912 | $1,215.29 | $1,215.25 | $1,215.40 | |