| 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 | $240.71 | 6.735% | $256.9218 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.34 | 12.424% | $94.8184 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.65 | 5.772% | $265.1175 | $265.12 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.42 | 7.463% | $188.5116 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.94 | 11.178% | $161.1414 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.70 | 10.549% | $171.0193 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.50 | 9.264% | $271.521 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.26 | $1,409.0510 | $1,409.05 | $1,408.95 | $1,408.90 | |