| 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 | $239.27 | 8.837% | $260.4143 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.75 | 8.566% | $168.0059 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.33 | 6.392% | $235.4774 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.68 | 11.510% | $59.8586 | $59.86 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.65 | 10.702% | $266.4044 | $266.40 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.74 | 3.486% | $209.8075 | $209.81 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.55 | 4.585% | $214.9745 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,317.97 | $1,414.9426 | $1,414.94 | $1,414.90 | $1,415.00 | |