| 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 | $240.70 | 8.298% | $260.6733 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.54 | 6.123% | $85.4715 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.83 | 5.415% | $121.048 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.59 | 10.755% | $144.635 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.84 | 4.746% | $241.7957 | $241.80 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.64 | 8.665% | $175.6461 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.36 | 12.369% | $94.7945 | $94.79 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.50 | $1,124.0641 | $1,124.07 | $1,124.05 | $1,124.00 | |