| 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 | $236.74 | 8.305% | $256.4013 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.46 | 10.519% | $92.2392 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.60 | 10.123% | $247.3363 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.47 | 9.535% | $240.3965 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.63 | 13.207% | $26.7508 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.31 | 13.112% | $72.7423 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.47 | 11.670% | $262.9493 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.68 | $1,198.8157 | $1,198.82 | $1,198.85 | $1,198.70 | |