| 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 | $232.54 | 9.604% | $254.8731 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.35 | 13.782% | $280.302 | $280.30 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.80 | 9.209% | $199.6341 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.66 | 7.739% | $193.5639 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.69 | 10.517% | $10.7091 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.93 | 13.177% | $107.4389 | $107.44 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.85 | 9.206% | $209.5117 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.82 | $1,256.0328 | $1,256.02 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.00 | |