| 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 | $240.76 | 5.508% | $254.0211 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.69 | 10.555% | $264.9893 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.69 | 12.720% | $265.6698 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.50 | 5.295% | $77.3918 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.26 | 12.472% | $233.1095 | $233.11 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.62 | 12.591% | $32.2235 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.78 | 6.117% | $160.0032 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.30 | $1,287.4082 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.35 | $1,287.40 | |