| 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 | $240.32 | 8.206% | $260.0407 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.33 | 3.567% | $152.5853 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.95 | 6.811% | $217.841 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.95 | 9.820% | $239.3527 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.26 | 12.170% | $280.7166 | $280.72 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.32 | 7.590% | $251.029 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.46 | 13.457% | $271.6841 | $271.68 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,532.59 | $1,673.2494 | $1,673.25 | $1,673.30 | $1,673.20 | |