| 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 | $240.50 | 8.130% | $260.0527 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.81 | 7.118% | $199.036 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.51 | 12.646% | $115.4734 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 9.569% | $15.8765 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.68 | 4.533% | $51.932 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.68 | 8.154% | $240.8373 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.65 | 9.397% | $207.4714 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.32 | $1,090.6793 | $1,090.68 | $1,090.70 | $1,090.70 | |