| 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 | $212.78 | 9.778% | $233.5856 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.90 | 13.188% | $11.2056 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.47 | 8.545% | $267.5309 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.80 | 5.495% | $254.032 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.58 | 10.232% | $40.3229 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.48 | 13.621% | $222.1063 | $222.11 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.49 | 4.251% | $249.6707 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.50 | $1,278.4540 | $1,278.46 | $1,278.45 | $1,278.40 | |