| 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 | $229.35 | 9.710% | $251.6199 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.87 | 10.385% | $157.707 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.91 | 4.513% | $144.1339 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.55 | 5.792% | $137.0535 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.77 | 11.355% | $207.9777 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.97 | 13.774% | $229.7893 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.69 | 10.233% | $250.9895 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.11 | $1,379.2708 | $1,379.27 | $1,379.30 | $1,379.30 | |