| 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 | $100.85 | 12.458% | $113.4139 | $113.41 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.73 | 12.238% | $280.292 | $280.29 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.73 | 10.304% | $153.0247 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.87 | 4.741% | $228.1992 | $228.20 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.98 | 9.407% | $207.8514 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.74 | 9.264% | $273.9686 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.61 | 13.659% | $226.8747 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,347.51 | $1,483.6245 | $1,483.61 | $1,483.55 | $1,483.70 | |