| 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 | $246.79 | 6.822% | $263.626 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.44 | 9.585% | $178.0099 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.84 | 4.262% | $57.1773 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.70 | 5.593% | $123.227 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.90 | 13.796% | $8.9899 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.59 | 10.396% | $218.1315 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.30 | 12.604% | $231.176 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.56 | $1,080.3376 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.30 | |