| 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 | $240.98 | 11.235% | $268.0541 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.84 | 5.449% | $153.7868 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.86 | 9.329% | $221.7848 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.70 | 7.656% | $245.1327 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.77 | 5.763% | $62.1569 | $62.16 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.45 | 5.821% | $69.2598 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.67 | 8.218% | $259.3661 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.27 | $1,279.5412 | $1,279.54 | $1,279.55 | $1,279.70 | |