| 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 | $238.41 | 8.809% | $259.4115 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.66 | 6.770% | $93.5946 | $93.59 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.90 | 13.643% | $270.3567 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.90 | 7.138% | $188.4557 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.86 | 3.648% | $260.0114 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.32 | 9.494% | $86.8506 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.77 | 4.856% | $222.0536 | $222.05 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.82 | $1,380.7341 | $1,380.73 | $1,380.70 | $1,380.90 | |