| 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 | $221.50 | 8.735% | $240.848 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.90 | 8.230% | $107.0395 | $107.04 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.89 | 11.676% | $111.5532 | $111.55 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.70 | 10.242% | $271.967 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.77 | 12.361% | $280.6441 | $280.64 | $280.65 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.67 | 10.456% | $9.5765 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.33 | 9.182% | $256.938 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.76 | $1,278.5663 | $1,278.57 | $1,278.60 | $1,278.50 | |