| 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 | 8.338% | $260.5746 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.69 | 7.161% | $152.908 | $152.91 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.51 | 13.117% | $265.2707 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.49 | 11.324% | $143.0402 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.75 | 4.390% | $72.812 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.53 | 11.246% | $209.7321 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.99 | 5.292% | $235.8436 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.48 | $1,340.1812 | $1,340.17 | $1,340.15 | $1,340.10 | |