| 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 | $240.67 | 11.598% | $268.5829 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.86 | 7.173% | $243.1327 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.70 | 9.566% | $233.0469 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.33 | 9.561% | $97.8708 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.42 | 3.112% | $186.0347 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.65 | 6.625% | $89.1918 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.86 | 12.394% | $117.8563 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.49 | $1,235.7161 | $1,235.71 | $1,235.75 | $1,235.70 | |