| 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 | $100.51 | 13.796% | $114.3764 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.62 | 6.230% | $232.24 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.60 | 12.435% | $177.1976 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.61 | 12.312% | $280.342 | $280.34 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.30 | 8.638% | $218.6883 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.28 | 11.527% | $36.0009 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.54 | 13.778% | $280.5083 | $280.51 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.46 | $1,339.3535 | $1,339.36 | $1,339.40 | $1,339.30 | |