| 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 | $235.45 | 8.580% | $255.6516 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.26 | 4.552% | $191.602 | $191.60 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.30 | 13.224% | $187.1593 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.44 | 3.292% | $181.2155 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.63 | 10.640% | $138.997 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.95 | 8.520% | $109.5509 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.26 | 10.695% | $243.8168 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.29 | $1,307.9931 | $1,308.00 | $1,307.95 | $1,308.10 | |