| 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 | $238.66 | 6.184% | $253.4187 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.77 | 9.700% | $40.3367 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.25 | 13.332% | $282.48 | $282.48 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.57 | 8.697% | $183.2305 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.26 | 6.737% | $135.8335 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.63 | 9.221% | $18.1635 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.55 | 7.350% | $256.0834 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.69 | $1,169.5463 | $1,169.54 | $1,169.60 | $1,169.50 | |