| 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 | $205.30 | 7.356% | $220.4019 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.68 | 5.699% | $155.0393 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.63 | 10.538% | $262.6714 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.25 | 8.236% | $79.2829 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.55 | 3.672% | $142.6008 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.70 | 6.167% | $231.1256 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.53 | 8.369% | $169.63 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.64 | $1,260.7519 | $1,260.75 | $1,260.80 | $1,260.70 | |