| 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 | $243.80 | 11.196% | $271.0958 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.72 | 4.133% | $137.164 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.80 | 11.534% | $238.4597 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.66 | 7.202% | $30.7241 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.51 | 13.723% | $229.1632 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.91 | 9.653% | $258.6824 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.52 | 5.611% | $184.3123 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.92 | $1,349.6015 | $1,349.59 | $1,349.55 | $1,349.70 | |