| 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 | $240.58 | 11.566% | $268.4055 | $268.41 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.62 | 10.544% | $11.7398 | $11.74 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.26 | 8.794% | $28.5693 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.78 | 10.456% | $112.4221 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.48 | 12.384% | $15.1494 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.55 | 4.605% | $9.9898 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.75 | 9.749% | $191.7864 | $191.79 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.02 | $638.0623 | $638.07 | $638.05 | $638.00 | |