| 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 | $246.34 | 9.788% | $270.4518 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.46 | 6.622% | $202.006 | $202.01 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.77 | 7.808% | $217.5242 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.83 | 8.130% | $138.2226 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.70 | 8.620% | $158.2593 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.74 | 6.129% | $13.5208 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.56 | 8.382% | $213.0357 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.40 | $1,213.0204 | $1,213.02 | $1,212.95 | $1,213.00 | |