| 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 | $236.95 | 3.263% | $244.6817 | $244.68 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.59 | 13.338% | $276.08 | $276.08 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.86 | 10.191% | $249.9793 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.83 | 9.591% | $224.4752 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.99 | 7.645% | $53.8117 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.47 | 5.815% | $98.9053 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.27 | 7.787% | $130.7133 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.96 | $1,278.6465 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.70 | $1,278.70 | |