| 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 | $219.34 | 5.243% | $230.84 | $230.84 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.31 | 10.459% | $109.6968 | $109.70 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.50 | 13.104% | $268.622 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.82 | 12.592% | $274.5218 | $274.52 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.64 | 10.156% | $193.478 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.40 | 3.678% | $181.8512 | $181.85 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.68 | 7.813% | $28.7645 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.69 | $1,287.7743 | $1,287.77 | $1,287.75 | $1,287.80 | |