| 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 | $249.60 | 10.607% | $276.0751 | $276.08 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.40 | 3.118% | $230.3656 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.94 | 3.741% | $9.2744 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.96 | 3.642% | $255.9543 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.43 | 12.259% | $144.1742 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.45 | 8.718% | $126.6021 | $126.60 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.64 | 11.217% | $39.6377 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.42 | $1,082.0834 | $1,082.08 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.20 | |