| 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 | $240.51 | 9.260% | $262.7812 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.73 | 12.514% | $266.3544 | $266.35 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.69 | 4.638% | $161.8645 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.84 | 12.465% | $78.5456 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.90 | 10.112% | $259.7542 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.34 | 9.354% | $142.532 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.96 | 8.838% | $103.3526 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.97 | $1,275.1845 | $1,275.17 | $1,275.20 | $1,275.30 | |