| 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 | $234.40 | 9.291% | $256.1781 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.82 | 9.680% | $249.873 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.99 | 11.296% | $102.3812 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.25 | 7.346% | $176.3158 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.41 | 4.183% | $88.9827 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.71 | 9.188% | $248.632 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.50 | 10.812% | $219.9618 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.08 | $1,342.3246 | $1,342.32 | $1,342.35 | $1,342.40 | |