| 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 | $118.63 | 10.812% | $131.4563 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.30 | 8.238% | $115.057 | $115.06 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.66 | 9.644% | $259.4835 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.49 | 7.831% | $249.618 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.60 | 3.864% | $182.3852 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.47 | 5.323% | $138.4681 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.46 | 10.649% | $183.0798 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.61 | $1,259.5479 | $1,259.56 | $1,259.55 | $1,259.70 | |