| 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 | $209.98 | 6.872% | $224.4098 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.72 | 5.210% | $121.749 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.54 | 8.722% | $74.5181 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.60 | 7.115% | $234.1534 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.99 | 9.336% | $243.8083 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.41 | 7.290% | $168.8852 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.29 | 6.305% | $209.7291 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.53 | $1,277.2529 | $1,277.26 | $1,277.25 | $1,277.20 | |