| 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 | $240.30 | 9.261% | $262.5542 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.80 | 10.789% | $261.2405 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.77 | 11.738% | $232.158 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.55 | 3.743% | $35.8432 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.30 | 11.445% | $135.1828 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.56 | 6.666% | $186.1962 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.58 | 11.561% | $170.2198 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.86 | $1,283.3947 | $1,283.39 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.40 | |