| 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 | $240.90 | 10.175% | $265.4116 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.51 | 8.571% | $235.0671 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.87 | 9.765% | $139.2589 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.61 | 4.580% | $66.5233 | $66.52 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.93 | 11.718% | $110.5226 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.35 | 10.852% | $110.1315 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.66 | 4.323% | $261.496 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.83 | $1,188.4110 | $1,188.41 | $1,188.35 | $1,188.40 | |