| 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 | $242.83 | 11.829% | $271.5544 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.55 | 4.744% | $228.918 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.43 | 4.612% | $254.657 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.29 | 9.749% | $242.8636 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.80 | 3.817% | $209.5027 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.75 | 9.541% | $248.3842 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.29 | 9.317% | $263.771 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,595.94 | $1,719.6509 | $1,719.64 | $1,719.60 | $1,719.80 | |