| 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 | $243.59 | 12.414% | $273.8293 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.42 | 3.497% | $230.198 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.59 | 5.118% | $101.5335 | $101.53 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.45 | 8.536% | $204.5361 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.94 | 10.496% | $79.4908 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.85 | 9.438% | $168.3704 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.83 | 13.413% | $180.1339 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.67 | $1,238.0920 | $1,238.09 | $1,238.15 | $1,238.00 | |