| 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 | $240.32 | 8.357% | $260.4035 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.79 | 11.625% | $221.8993 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.85 | 5.229% | $172.4177 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.35 | 6.254% | $179.9411 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.75 | 10.235% | $192.6357 | $192.64 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.81 | 13.846% | $177.3835 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.54 | 11.453% | $46.2976 | $46.30 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.41 | $1,250.9784 | $1,250.98 | $1,251.00 | $1,250.90 | |