| 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 | $238.42 | 11.556% | $265.9718 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.50 | 5.125% | $236.0056 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.97 | 13.321% | $198.2778 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.91 | 13.367% | $128.0027 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.73 | 9.472% | $144.2075 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.68 | 7.498% | $69.5297 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.88 | 11.544% | $198.4145 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.09 | $1,240.4096 | $1,240.41 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.40 | |