| 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 | $33.62 | 9.390% | $36.7769 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.84 | 5.104% | $110.191 | $110.19 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.50 | 6.482% | $178.3574 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.28 | 11.196% | $177.113 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.94 | 10.511% | $229.7966 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.97 | 8.179% | $259.5971 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.85 | 4.238% | $259.3963 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.00 | $1,251.2283 | $1,251.24 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.30 | |