| 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 | $236.80 | 5.329% | $249.4191 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.56 | 6.280% | $10.1604 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.94 | 12.809% | $222.166 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.46 | 12.163% | $279.8018 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.94 | 8.326% | $158.091 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.87 | 3.816% | $208.5352 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.74 | 4.352% | $154.1696 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.31 | $1,282.3431 | $1,282.35 | $1,282.30 | $1,282.40 | |