| 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 | $240.63 | 8.302% | $260.6071 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.40 | 8.198% | $185.4514 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.42 | 9.177% | $60.5059 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.64 | 13.106% | $197.5283 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.79 | 7.829% | $241.3105 | $241.31 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.74 | 8.775% | $232.4957 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.26 | 3.801% | $60.4745 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.88 | $1,238.3734 | $1,238.38 | $1,238.35 | $1,238.40 | |