| 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 | $239.45 | 8.748% | $260.3971 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.58 | 11.741% | $176.0815 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.25 | 11.129% | $263.6536 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.76 | 9.640% | $259.5837 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.29 | 12.687% | $170.4842 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.75 | 4.469% | $100.0291 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.73 | 7.121% | $39.3455 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.81 | $1,269.5747 | $1,269.57 | $1,269.65 | $1,269.60 | |