| 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 | $213.30 | 12.525% | $240.0158 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.66 | 4.594% | $249.624 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.71 | 8.800% | $119.3645 | $119.36 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.61 | 7.341% | $82.2339 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.25 | 8.119% | $194.8845 | $194.88 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.40 | 3.723% | $177.7812 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.59 | 9.423% | $215.1147 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.52 | $1,279.0186 | $1,279.00 | $1,279.00 | $1,279.00 | |