| 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 | $195.40 | 7.212% | $209.4922 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.52 | 13.564% | $200.4632 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.59 | 9.235% | $9.3833 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.60 | 4.414% | $134.2764 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.58 | 4.182% | $256.892 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.84 | 11.505% | $278.5841 | $278.58 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.77 | 13.305% | $188.9587 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.30 | $1,278.0499 | $1,278.04 | $1,278.10 | $1,278.20 | |