| 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 | $248.72 | 7.230% | $266.7025 | $266.70 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.25 | 5.749% | $162.0603 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.93 | 12.277% | $270.509 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.96 | 9.196% | $44.7267 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.83 | 9.655% | $16.2618 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.81 | 11.131% | $64.2448 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.94 | 8.424% | $215.6987 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.44 | $1,040.2038 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.20 | |