| 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 | $237.25 | 9.511% | $259.8148 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.39 | 5.679% | $200.1455 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.66 | 6.380% | $229.4191 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.70 | 3.424% | $74.155 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.50 | 11.102% | $121.6567 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.36 | 13.734% | $264.2723 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.68 | 6.464% | $112.5112 | $112.51 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.54 | $1,261.9746 | $1,261.98 | $1,261.90 | $1,262.00 | |