| 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 | $240.78 | 7.545% | $258.9469 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.67 | 13.385% | $187.8449 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.76 | 7.421% | $240.3652 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.88 | 10.503% | $191.0376 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.37 | 3.434% | $232.0749 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.31 | 9.109% | $41.7997 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.79 | 12.474% | $126.8594 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.56 | $1,278.9286 | $1,278.93 | $1,278.90 | $1,278.90 | |