| 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 | $240.52 | 10.800% | $266.4962 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.55 | 8.300% | $120.8087 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.28 | 10.686% | $200.6516 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.27 | 13.346% | $24.1087 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.96 | 5.793% | $254.9188 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.29 | 11.860% | $252.0094 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.95 | 7.226% | $75.0046 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.82 | $1,193.9980 | $1,194.00 | $1,193.95 | $1,194.00 | |