| 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 | $240.52 | 4.283% | $250.8215 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.84 | 11.267% | $241.2714 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.74 | 13.228% | $91.4203 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.35 | 6.727% | $129.5132 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.38 | 8.677% | $265.5849 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.37 | 3.354% | $122.3401 | $122.34 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.79 | 11.437% | $266.1004 | $266.10 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.99 | $1,367.0518 | $1,367.04 | $1,367.00 | $1,367.00 | |