| 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 | $185.81 | 10.570% | $205.4501 | $205.45 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.95 | 9.176% | $170.26 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.55 | 6.230% | $249.1625 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.83 | 11.136% | $68.7154 | $68.72 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.51 | 11.772% | $87.7522 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.99 | 13.140% | $271.5247 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.27 | 13.555% | $235.3654 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.91 | $1,288.2303 | $1,288.23 | $1,288.15 | $1,288.40 | |