| 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 | $240.68 | 7.771% | $259.3832 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.28 | 6.250% | $251.0475 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.88 | 10.509% | $276.1399 | $276.14 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.58 | 13.572% | $13.1516 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.97 | 12.173% | $104.2872 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.55 | 13.456% | $11.9696 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.78 | 12.871% | $215.3353 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.72 | $1,131.3143 | $1,131.32 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.30 | |