| 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 | $242.36 | 8.259% | $262.3765 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.64 | 8.405% | $182.8142 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 5.839% | $229.1732 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.68 | 4.324% | $131.1144 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.59 | 8.563% | $64.6927 | $64.69 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.87 | 13.344% | $7.7867 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.42 | 11.325% | $264.3078 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.09 | $1,142.2655 | $1,142.26 | $1,142.25 | $1,142.30 | |