| 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 | $184.31 | 9.850% | $202.4645 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.60 | 8.809% | $268.323 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.59 | 8.342% | $155.5683 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.47 | 11.244% | $131.7908 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.65 | 7.867% | $263.8966 | $263.90 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.89 | 9.405% | $234.0064 | $234.01 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.28 | 4.727% | $93.5003 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.79 | $1,349.5499 | $1,349.55 | $1,349.50 | $1,349.60 | |