| 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 | $208.50 | 13.707% | $237.0791 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.71 | 9.338% | $270.8412 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.76 | 11.265% | $146.6028 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.73 | 10.133% | $114.241 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.59 | 7.121% | $257.7224 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.54 | 5.558% | $257.076 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.43 | 7.157% | $256.566 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,415.26 | $1,540.1285 | $1,540.13 | $1,540.15 | $1,540.10 | |