| 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 | $239.25 | 8.429% | $259.4164 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.45 | 8.503% | $240.2799 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.53 | 9.576% | $247.1268 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.82 | 5.120% | $230.0236 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.25 | 7.261% | $260.9124 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.50 | 13.670% | $67.6337 | $67.63 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.35 | 3.462% | $50.0239 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.15 | $1,355.4167 | $1,355.41 | $1,355.40 | $1,355.30 | |