| 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 | $240.28 | 8.574% | $260.8816 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.93 | 8.548% | $203.9943 | $203.99 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.54 | 11.159% | $189.5706 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.74 | 13.140% | $242.9568 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.46 | 5.304% | $32.0756 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.40 | 4.261% | $103.6354 | $103.64 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.86 | 9.638% | $262.9777 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.21 | $1,296.0920 | $1,296.10 | $1,296.15 | $1,296.20 | |