| 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 | $240.87 | 11.386% | $268.2955 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.67 | 9.824% | $164.3736 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.26 | 6.424% | $97.1225 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.92 | 13.614% | $68.0775 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.50 | 4.800% | $256.236 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.33 | 10.699% | $158.6649 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.26 | 10.364% | $196.7349 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.81 | $1,209.5049 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 | |