| 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 | $245.56 | 12.560% | $276.4023 | $276.40 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.35 | 5.303% | $42.4898 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.95 | 8.130% | $43.1979 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.28 | 9.710% | $38.7057 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.77 | 7.179% | $236.6191 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.90 | 4.636% | $208.121 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.57 | 12.211% | $161.1013 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.38 | $1,006.6371 | $1,006.64 | $1,006.60 | $1,006.60 | |