| 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 | $204.38 | 12.289% | $229.4963 | $229.50 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.88 | 13.508% | $258.662 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.86 | 11.163% | $241.0681 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.83 | 8.519% | $209.2572 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.78 | 10.332% | $180.7017 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.37 | 9.611% | $140.7076 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.43 | 8.804% | $123.4164 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.53 | $1,383.3093 | $1,383.32 | $1,383.25 | $1,383.40 | |