| 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 | $240.51 | 8.476% | $260.8956 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.93 | 5.787% | $182.9375 | $182.94 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.67 | 3.478% | $244.9014 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.85 | 8.187% | $220.5392 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.55 | 11.439% | $151.0556 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.77 | 4.846% | $114.041 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.44 | 10.269% | $266.2335 | $266.23 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,339.72 | $1,440.6038 | $1,440.61 | $1,440.65 | $1,440.50 | |