| 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 | $226.80 | 10.672% | $251.0041 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.56 | 6.606% | $111.4672 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.84 | 8.411% | $214.4803 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.37 | 6.614% | $174.1753 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.69 | 10.698% | $256.4762 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.45 | 11.496% | $98.6182 | $98.62 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.45 | 4.825% | $134.6477 | $134.65 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.16 | $1,240.8690 | $1,240.88 | $1,240.90 | $1,240.90 | |