| 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 | $243.91 | 6.229% | $259.1032 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.61 | 6.347% | $210.1523 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.90 | 7.424% | $164.2513 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.48 | 11.547% | $108.736 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.98 | 8.528% | $39.0484 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.53 | 5.268% | $40.5598 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.89 | 7.854% | $238.2387 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.30 | $1,060.0897 | $1,060.09 | $1,060.10 | $1,060.10 | |