| 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 | $220.49 | 7.661% | $237.3817 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.68 | 5.617% | $161.256 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.79 | 12.686% | $136.1134 | $136.11 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.62 | 6.724% | $132.9994 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.81 | 10.132% | $92.3016 | $92.30 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.58 | 11.160% | $268.5403 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.63 | 10.756% | $249.8988 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.60 | $1,278.4912 | $1,278.49 | $1,278.50 | $1,278.50 | |