| 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 | $250.95 | 6.830% | $268.0899 | $268.09 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.37 | 4.630% | $244.175 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.85 | 3.400% | $60.8509 | $60.85 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.93 | 8.412% | $215.664 | $215.66 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.78 | 3.781% | $148.1785 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.89 | 12.735% | $11.1495 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.64 | 3.766% | $242.4389 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.41 | $1,190.5467 | $1,190.55 | $1,190.60 | $1,190.60 | |