| 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 | $116.32 | 4.700% | $121.787 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.90 | 8.859% | $269.8615 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.77 | 6.432% | $234.9699 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.95 | 3.504% | $123.118 | $123.12 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.50 | 5.170% | $156.1775 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.27 | 11.426% | $276.6373 | $276.64 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.41 | 9.292% | $33.2357 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.12 | $1,215.7869 | $1,215.80 | $1,215.80 | $1,215.80 | |