| 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 | $239.87 | 9.394% | $262.4034 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.30 | 10.241% | $131.5175 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.36 | 4.562% | $160.3563 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.32 | 13.372% | $235.0428 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.40 | 12.317% | $120.6285 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.90 | 10.286% | $131.1301 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.62 | 13.360% | $216.0868 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.77 | $1,257.1654 | $1,257.17 | $1,257.20 | $1,257.10 | |