| 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 | $242.71 | 9.450% | $265.6461 | $265.65 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.27 | 11.796% | $189.2371 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.97 | 8.723% | $221.7623 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.41 | 7.874% | $223.7415 | $223.74 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.29 | 12.201% | $278.5839 | $278.58 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.65 | 5.749% | $35.5845 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.70 | 7.343% | $42.6152 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.00 | $1,257.1706 | $1,257.17 | $1,257.20 | $1,257.10 | |